Definition of hospitality
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: hospitable treatment, reception, or disposition thanked our hosts for their hospitality
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It was refreshing to be met with such hospitality after our long journey.
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Here, a union representing hospitality workers in the United States and Canada.
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Mega-ships that float thousands of people at a time have never been more advanced and all-encompassing in their hospitality.
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Historic Hotels of America has added more aging Hawaii properties to its list and recognized a local hotel owner and his company for preserving a part of hospitality’s past.
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Foreign Correspondents is among the standout restaurants opened by Treadsack, the hospitality group that also operates Bernadine's, Hunky dory, Down House, Johnny's Gold Brick, Canard, and D&T Drive Inn.
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A jewel within a jewel, Trattoria da Maria Moretti (Via Roma, 10, Pereta; da-maria-moretti.com) oozes warmth, whether from the hospitality of its owners, the heat from the fire or the steam rising from the abundant plates of fresh pasta.
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In Virginia Beach, the opposition includes virtually the entire hospitality industry — hotel owners, restaurateurs and shop owners who depend on the city’s 6 million visitors a year for their living.
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Far from being a reflection on the city’s hospitality, the advice is offered as a protective measure for themselves.
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At times gruff in public, Russians privately maintain a superb civility and dignity, and their oriental tradition of hospitality toward strangers puts Westerners to shame.
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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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