hospitality

hos-pi-tal-i-ty · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

  2. 2.

    The industry that provides accommodation, food, and drink services to travelers and tourists.

  3. 3.

    The quality of being hospitable; a welcoming attitude.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hospitality industry — The sector of the economy dealing with accommodation, food, and tourism
  • •
    hospitality suite — A room in a hotel for entertaining guests
  • •
    corporate hospitality — Entertainment provided by a company for clients

Related words

Antonyms: coldness, inhospitality, unfriendliness
See also: guest, host, hotel, welcome
Synonyms: friendliness, generosity, warmth, welcome

Etymology

From Old French hospitalite, from Latin hospitalitas ("friendliness to guests"), from hospitalis ("of a guest"), from hospes ("guest, host"). Related to hospital, host, and hotel.