Hospitality

Pronunciation: /hɑːˌspɪˈtæləti/

Definitions of hospitality

noun the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel staff showed great hospitality towards their guests.

A2 During the homestay, I experienced the warm hospitality of the host family.

B1 The restaurant is known for its excellent hospitality and customer service.

B2 The hospitality industry plays a crucial role in the economy of this region.

C1 Her natural charm and hospitality made everyone feel welcome at the event.

C2 The luxury resort is renowned for its unparalleled hospitality and attention to detail.

Examples of hospitality in a Sentence

formal The hotel industry relies heavily on providing exceptional hospitality to its guests.

informal My friend showed great hospitality by hosting a dinner party for us.

slang The new restaurant in town has killer hospitality, you have to check it out!

figurative Her warmth and hospitality towards strangers was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Grammatical Forms of hospitality

• past tense: hospitalized
• plural: hospitalities
• comparative: more hospitable
• superlative: most hospitable
• present tense: hospitality
• future tense: will offer hospitality
• perfect tense: has shown hospitality
• continuous tense: is providing hospitality
• singular: hospitality
• positive degree: hospitable
• infinitive: to offer hospitality
• gerund: offering hospitality
• participle: hospitable

Origin and Evolution of hospitality

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'hospitality' originated from the Latin word 'hospitalitas' which means 'friendliness to guests'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hospitality' has evolved to encompass not just friendliness to guests, but also the act of providing a welcoming and generous reception to visitors or strangers.