Hospitality Industry Lingo

verb to indicate or suggest something; to be a sign of something

• The elegant attire she wore bespeaks her refined taste in fashion.
• His fancy car bespeaks his success in life.
• The graffiti on the wall bespeaks the artist's rebellious nature.
• The storm clouds gathering on the horizon bespeak of an impending thunderstorm.

adjective describing a place or situation that is full of activity, excitement, and energy

• The bustling city center was filled with people going about their daily activities.
• The bustling market was packed with shoppers looking for good deals.
• The bustling party was lit with music and dancing all night long.
• Her mind was like a bustling marketplace, filled with thoughts and ideas constantly moving around.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The data was transferred by way of a secure online portal.
• I found out about the party by way of a text message.
• I snagged these tickets by way of a friend who works at the venue.
• She navigated through the difficult situation by way of her quick thinking.

noun a college or university grounds and buildings

adjective relating to a campus or college environment

• The campus is beautifully landscaped with a variety of trees and flowers.
• Let's meet at the campus library after class.
• I heard there's a party happening on campus this weekend.
• The campus is the heart of our academic community.

noun a small piece of something

verb to contribute money or effort towards a cause or project

preposition used to indicate contributing or adding to something

• It would be greatly appreciated if everyone could chip in for the office party.
• Hey, can you chip in a few bucks for pizza?
• Let's all chip in and buy some snacks for the road trip.
• We all need to chip in and help out with the project to get it done on time.

noun a building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses

• The condominium complex is managed by a professional property management company.
• I'm thinking of buying a condo in that new condominium building.
• Let's crash at my friend's condo in the fancy condominium downtown.
• Living in a condominium is like being part of a close-knit community.

noun a book in which daily transactions are recorded

• The accountant diligently recorded all financial transactions in the daybook.
• I keep all my important notes in my daybook so I don't forget anything.
• I lost my daybook with all my important info, I'm totally screwed.
• Her mind was like a daybook, storing memories and thoughts for safekeeping.

noun a residence hall or building for students, often found on a college or university campus

• The university provides on-campus dormitories for students to reside in during the academic year.
• I'm thinking of decorating my dorm with some fairy lights and posters.
• Let's have a dorm party this weekend, it'll be so much fun!
• His mind felt like a cluttered dorm, filled with thoughts and worries.

noun an item in addition to what is usual or necessary

adjective added to what is already present or available

• I would be happy to provide you with some extra information regarding the project.
• Do you want me to throw in some extra snacks for the road trip?
• I always like to have a little extra cash on me, just in case.
• Her kindness was like an extra layer of warmth on a cold winter day.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

• The wealthy family owned vast estates and lived off the fat of the land.
• They're living it up, enjoying the fat of the land.
• Those guys are balling, they've got the fat of the land.
• After years of hard work, she finally reached a point where she could enjoy the fat of the land.

verb to gather or assemble in a group or crowd

• The delegates will forgather at the conference to discuss the new policies.
• Let's forgather at the park for a picnic this weekend.
• Hey, want to forgather at the mall later?
• Ideas and inspiration forgather in the mind before the creative process begins.

noun the state of being filled up or containing as much or as many as possible

adjective describing a noun as containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space

• The room was full of distinguished guests attending the conference.
• The theater was packed with people for the movie premiere.
• The party was lit, the house was full of cool people.
• Her heart was full of love for her family.

noun a festive social gathering or celebration, often with entertainment and usually formal attire

• The annual charity gala will be held at the prestigious hotel downtown.
• I'm excited to dress up for the gala next weekend!
• The gala last night was lit, everyone was dressed to the nines.
• Attending the gala felt like stepping into a fairytale.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'inclusive' can also be used as a noun to refer to the state of being inclusive or the practice of including all types of people or things.

adjective A word that describes a noun. In this case, 'inclusive' describes the nature of something being comprehensive or covering all aspects.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'inclusive of' shows that something is part of a larger group or whole.

• The total cost of the project is $10,000 inclusive of all expenses.
• The package deal includes everything, inclusive of tax and shipping fees.
• The party invite is open to all, inclusive of your friends from out of town.
• His success story is truly inspiring, inclusive of all the challenges he faced along the way.

verb past participle of 'intoxicate', which means to poison or stupefy with a chemical substance such as alcohol

adjective describes a person who is affected by alcohol or drugs to the point of losing control of their faculties

• The driver was found to be intoxicated during the routine traffic stop.
• He was so intoxicated at the party last night, he couldn't even walk straight.
• She was totally wasted and intoxicated after drinking all night.
• The beauty of the sunset left me feeling intoxicated with joy.

verb to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned

• I am willing to lend you my textbook for the semester.
• Sure, I can lend you some cash until your next payday.
• I can totally lend you a hand with that project, no problem.
• His charisma seemed to lend an air of charm to the entire event.

noun a remote and usually uninhabited inland region of Australia

adjective relating to or characteristic of the outback

• The outback region of Australia is known for its vast and rugged landscape.
• Let's go on a road trip and explore the outback!
• I heard there's some crazy stuff happening in the outback.
• She felt like she was lost in the outback of her own mind.

noun the opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being generally regarded in a particular way

verb to consider or believe (someone or something) to be something specified

adjective having a good reputation; renowned

• The company has a stellar repute in the industry for their high-quality products.
• Everyone knows that bakery has a great repute for their delicious pastries.
• That new restaurant has a bad repute for serving cold food.
• Her repute as a talented artist precedes her wherever she goes.

noun the action of helping or doing work for someone

verb perform routine maintenance or repair work on (a vehicle or machine)

• The quality of customer service at this establishment is exceptional.
• I always get great service at this place.
• The service here is top-notch.
• Her kindness and willingness to help others truly exemplify what service means.

noun a difficult or challenging situation

• The narrow hallway created a tight squeeze for the guests trying to pass through.
• I had to suck in my stomach to make it through that tight squeeze in the doorway.
• Man, that was a real tight squeeze getting the car into that parking spot.
• Trying to meet all the project deadlines was like navigating through a tight squeeze.

noun the act of giving a gratuity or small amount of money to someone for a service provided

• Tipping is customary in many countries as a way to show appreciation for good service.
• Hey, don't forget to leave a tip for the waiter at the restaurant.
• I always make sure to tip big when the service is on point.
• Sometimes a little kindness can be like tipping the scales in someone's favor.

noun A person's action of submitting something, such as an assignment or a document

verb To submit or hand in something, typically a completed task or assignment

• Please remember to turn in your assignment by the deadline.
• Don't forget to hand in your homework on time.
• Make sure you submit your project before it's due.
• It's time to turn in a new leaf and start fresh.

noun an act of going to see a person or place for a period of time

verb to go to see someone or a place for a period of time

• I am planning to visit the art museum next weekend.
• Hey, do you want to visit the new cafe downtown with me?
• Let's visit that cool spot everyone's talking about.
• Sometimes we need to visit our past in order to move forward.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ceiling' is a noun as it refers to the upper interior surface of a room.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'grey' is an adjective as it describes the color of the ceiling.

• The grey ceiling in the office gave the room a somber atmosphere.
• I painted my room with a grey ceiling to match my furniture.
• The grey ceiling in this place is so drab, we need to liven it up.
• He felt like he was always hitting a grey ceiling in his career, unable to progress further.

noun a social gathering for women, typically held before a wedding, similar to a bachelor party

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• The bride-to-be organized a lovely hen do for her closest friends and family.
• We're going to have a blast at Sarah's hen do this weekend!
• I heard the hen do last night was epic, everyone had so much fun!
• The hen do was like a mini vacation with all the laughter and bonding.

noun a restaurant or establishment that serves brunch

• The brunchner was pleased with the variety of options available at the buffet.
• I heard that Sarah is a big brunchner and loves trying out new brunch spots in the city.
• My friend is a total brunchner - she can never resist a good avocado toast.
• As a brunchner of life, she always looks for the sweet and savory moments in every situation.

noun a vacation or trip taken by a couple before the birth of their child

• The couple decided to take a babymoon before the arrival of their first child.
• We're going on a babymoon to relax before the baby comes.
• Let's go on a babymoon to enjoy some alone time before the chaos begins.
• Taking a babymoon is like hitting the pause button on real life for a while.

noun 24/7/365 is a noun phrase that represents continuous availability or operation without interruption.

adverb 24/7/365 functions as an adverbial phrase, indicating that something is happening constantly or all the time.

• Our customer service team is available 24/7/365 to assist with any inquiries or issues.
• You can reach me 24/7/365 if you need anything, I'm always here to help.
• I'm on call 24/7/365, so hit me up anytime you need me.
• Love knows no bounds, it's a commitment to be there for each other 24/7/365.

noun a person who has a great love for food and enjoys trying new and different types of food

• The foodophile dedicated his life to studying different culinary traditions.
• My friend is a total foodophile - he's always trying out new restaurants and recipes.
• I'm such a foodophile, I can't resist trying every new food trend that comes along.
• As a foodophile, she devoured books on food history as if they were her favorite dish.

noun A made-up word that does not have a specific definition in the English language.

• The company announced a paliday for all employees to celebrate their hard work.
• I can't wait for our paliday next week, it's going to be so much fun!
• Let's make the most of this paliday and go on a road trip!
• Taking a break from work felt like a paliday for my mind and soul.