1. the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers: "Scotland is renowned for its hospitality"Similarfriendlinesshospitablenesswelcomewarm receptionhelpfulnessneighborlinesswarmthwarm-heartednesskindnesskind-heartednesscongenialitygenialitysociabilityconvivialitycordialityamicabilityamenabilitygenerosityliberalitybountifulnessopen-handednessOppositeunfriendliness
▪ 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"Similarentertainmentcateringfoodaccommodation
▪ food, drink, and entertainment provided by a company for business associates:"business trips and corporate hospitality"
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French hospitalite, from Latin hospitalitas, from hospitalis ‘hospitable’ (see hospital).