hospitality

noun hos·pi·tal·i·ty \ ˌhä-spə-ˈta-lə-tē \

Updated on: 18 Apr 2018

Definition of hospitality

plural hospitalities

: hospitable treatment, reception, or disposition

thanked our hosts for their hospitality

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Examples of hospitality in a Sentence

It was refreshing to be met with such hospitality after our long journey.

Recent Examples of hospitality from the Web

Dozens of hikers pitch their tent each night during the season and enjoy a day or two of hospitality offered by the local population.

— j. harry jones, sandiegouniontribune.com, "In the beginning, Pacific Crest Trail hikers filled with hope — and nursing blisters," 15 Apr. 2018
The hospitality industry is just far too complex and sensitive for a robot to navigate on its own.

— matt simon, WIRED, "Catching up With Pepper, the Surprisingly Helpful Humanoid Robot," 13 Apr. 2018
More than 20 years in financial services and more than 10 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry led to launching J’s Breakfast Club in October 2015 at 13th Avenue and Grant Street.

— jessi virtusio, Post-Tribune, "J’s Breakfast Club in Gary offers a more Southern approach," 11 Apr. 2018
But an awareness deficit still remains, something Wagner plans to continue to address, which includes partnering with the hospitality industry, visitors bureaus, educators, emergency room nurses and transportation companies, among others.

— betsy klein, CNN, "Trump signs measure aimed at curbing online sex trafficking," 11 Apr. 2018
Before becoming a creative entrepreneur and fine art photographer, Cummings received a bachelor’s degree in institutional management from Purdue University and worked over two decades in the hospitality industry.

— kansascity, "Art exhibit invites viewer to travel to distant lands | The Kansas City Star," 10 Apr. 2018
Cano, 51, is a former hospitality industry consultant who in 2016 was his party's sole candidate and nominee.

— jim morrill, charlotteobserver, "Candidate accuses ex-Marine of 'cowardice' as NC Congressional primary gets personal | Charlotte Observer," 6 Apr. 2018
And longevity in the business of hospitality is borderline miraculous.

— mark kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "Family behind Phoenicia, Forest to open Lebanese restaurant downtown," 4 Apr. 2018
Proprietor King Mohammed VI created the grand hotel to showcase the best of Moroccan hospitality—and the spa proves his triumph.

— jaimie potters, Marie Claire, "Weekend Trip Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore in Marrakech, Morocco," 16 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of hospitality

14th century

in the meaning defined above

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HOSPITALITY Defined for English Language Learners

hospitality

noun

Definition of hospitality for English Language Learners

: generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests : hospitable treatment
: the activity of providing food, drinks, etc. for people who are the guests or customers of an organization

HOSPITALITY Defined for Kids

hospitality

noun hos·pi·tal·i·ty \ ˌhä-spə-ˈta-lə-tē \

Definition of hospitality for Students

: friendly and generous treatment of guests

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