as in generosity
friendly or courteous treatment of others
The couple thanked their host for his hospitality.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hospitality
Shepherds now guide and offer hospitality to travelers in the majestic and wild Accursed Mountains.
—
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
As open enrollment nears, the hospitality sector continues to absorb mounting losses.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Longevity helps, of course, but so does the unmatched hospitality and the ever-evolving menu from chef-owner Justin Aprahamian, who's been there since 2002 and took over in 2012.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The tower has 50% more hospitality space than any previous JPMorgan property, Arena said.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hospitality
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
As open enrollment nears, the hospitality sector continues to absorb mounting losses.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Longevity helps, of course, but so does the unmatched hospitality and the ever-evolving menu from chef-owner Justin Aprahamian, who's been there since 2002 and took over in 2012.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The tower has 50% more hospitality space than any previous JPMorgan property, Arena said.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hospitality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
Noun
-
The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
-
Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
In the end, even kindness comes with a price tag.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
-
Likewise, the children of the late Minnesota Speaker of the House who was gunned down last summer, Melissa Hortman, also reminded us that the only way out is to treat each other with kindness and respect—a useful message for our political leaders and fellow citizens to heed.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The city's hospital system also ranked eighth overall, and Minneapolis was 34th in retiree-friendliness.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
-
There's certain momentum, there's a warmth, a genuine friendliness.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
-
One of the institute’s medical personnel, Farah (Kate Dickie), greets them with the kind of clinical cordiality that undercuts its outwardly soothing welcome with unnerving detachment.—
Jake Cole,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hospitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitality. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share