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   Hos·pi·tal·i·ty

   /ˌhäspəˈtalədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers: "Scotland is renowned for its hospitality" Similar friendlinesshospitablenesswelcomewarm receptionhelpfulnessneighborlinesswarmthwarm-heartednesskindnesskind-heartednesscongenialitygenialitysociabilityconvivialitycordialityamicabilityamenabilitygenerosityliberalitybountifulnessopen-handednessOpposite unfriendliness
   • ▪ the business of providing food, drink, and accommodation for customers of restaurants, bars, etc. or guests at hotels: "he said that young people learn valuable skills by taking jobs in hospitality" Similar entertainmentcateringfoodaccommodation
   • ▪ food, drink, and entertainment provided by a company for business associates: "business trips and corporate hospitality"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French hospitalite, from Latin hospitalitas, from hospitalis ‘hospitable’ (see hospital).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hospitalityHospitality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HOSPITALITY is hospitable treatment, reception, or disposition. How to use hospitality in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hospitalityHOSPITALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors: The local people showed me great hospitality. food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or business partners: The restaurant guide is independent and we do not accept any free hospitality.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hospitalityHOSPITALITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HOSPITALITY meaning: 1. the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors: 2. food, drink, entertainment…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › hospitalityHOSPITALITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Hospitality definition: the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers. See examples of HOSPITALITY used in a sentence.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HospitalityHospitality - Wikipedia

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   Hospitality is the relationship of a host towards a guest, wherein the host receives the guest with some amount of goodwill and welcome. This includes the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › HospitalityHospitality - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Showing hospitality involves making others feel comfortable and welcome in your home. If you're grumpy and prefer to be left alone, this word probably won't ever be used to describe you, nor are you likely headed for a career in the hospitality industry.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionhospitality noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   food, drink or services that are provided by an organization for guests, customers, etc. We were entertained in the company's hospitality suite. Their company organizes corporate hospitality tents at major outdoor sporting events.