English · Travel & Places
hospitality
/ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/
[/ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/]
friendly welcoming of guests
Advancednoun
Definition
Friendly and generous treatment of guests or visitors.
Example
The villagers showed warm hospitality, offering the travellers food, shelter, and cheerful conversation.
The villagers showed warm hospitality, offering the travellers food, shelter, and cheerful conversation.
Etymology
From Latin 'hospitalitas', from 'hospes', a guest or host.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in travel, culture, and the service industry.