Definition of hospitality
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: 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
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Gallo estimated the crisis will generate about 200 jobs in the area’s hospitality sector.
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The bride, 34, is a director of product strategy at TravelClick, a company that provides software solutions to hospitality companies.
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Its charm and warmth is matched by that of its hospitality director, Eden Umble.
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Of the 211,000 jobs added in April, more than a quarter were in the generally lower-paying leisure and hospitality industry — hotels, restaurants and amusement parks.
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Of the 211,000 jobs added in April, more than a quarter were in the generally lower-paying leisure and hospitality industry – hotels, restaurants and amusement parks.
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Bender has a bachelor’s in hospitality management from the University of Central Florida.
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The Chicago metro area led the pack with 10,500 jobs added, most of them in financial activities; educational and health services; and leisure and hospitality.
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Here, a union representing hospitality workers in the United States and Canada.
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14th Century
First Known Use of hospitality
14th century
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HOSPITALITY Defined for English Language Learners
hospitality
playDefinition of hospitality for English Language Learners
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: generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests : hospitable treatment
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: the activity of providing food, drinks, etc. for people who are the guests or customers of an organization
HOSPITALITY Defined for Kids
hospitality
playDefinition of hospitality for Students
: friendly and generous treatment of guests
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