Hospitality Industry Vocabulary

noun the action of accepting or the state of being accepted

verb to receive or take willingly

• She graciously accepted the award on behalf of her team.
• I'll accept your invitation to the party.
• I ain't gonna accept that kind of behavior from you.
• Sometimes we must learn to accept the things we cannot change.

noun the money paid for entrance to a place or event

• The admission process for the university requires submission of all academic transcripts.
• I heard the admission test for that program is really tough.
• Getting into that club is a tough admission.
• His admission of guilt came as a surprise to everyone.

noun the action of alluring or the state of being allured; the power to attract or entice

• The allurement of the new job offer was too enticing to pass up.
• The allurement of free food drew a large crowd to the event.
• The allurement of the party was off the charts.
• The allurement of success can drive people to work harder.

noun the state of being able to be used or obtained

• The availability of resources plays a crucial role in project planning.
• I'm not sure about the availability of tickets for the concert.
• I'll have to check the availability of my friends before making plans.
• Her availability for new opportunities is limited due to her current commitments.

noun a piece of furniture for sleep or rest

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• She meticulously made her bed every morning before starting her day.
• I love jumping on my bed when I'm feeling playful.
• Let's crash at my place and chill on the bed.
• The idea of starting a new business is like planting a seed in fertile bed.

noun a person who carries a golfer's clubs and provides other assistance during a round of golf

• The professional golfer hired a caddie to carry his golf clubs during the tournament.
• I always rely on my caddie to help me choose the right club for each shot.
• Hey dude, can you be my caddie and help me pick the best club for this hole?
• In life, sometimes we all need a caddie to guide us through the rough patches.

noun a strongbox or small chest for holding cash or valuables

• The cashier placed the money in the cashbox at the end of the day.
• Hey, can you grab some change from the cashbox for me?
• I found some extra cash in the cashbox, score!
• Her mind was like a locked cashbox, no one could access her deepest thoughts.

noun a person who receives or disburses money in a shop, bank, or business

• The cashier at the grocery store efficiently scanned and bagged my items.
• I asked the cashier for a receipt before leaving the store.
• The cashier was super chill and gave me a discount on my purchase.
• In life, we all take turns being the cashier and the customer, exchanging experiences and knowledge.

noun a building or room used for social amusements, typically containing gambling equipment

• The casino is a popular destination for tourists looking to try their luck at gambling.
• Let's hit up the casino tonight and see if we can win big!
• I heard the casino is lit, we should check it out.
• Life is like a casino, you never know what hand you'll be dealt.

noun a type of soup usually served as a starter in a meal

• The consomme was served as the first course in the fine dining restaurant.
• I tried making consomme at home but it didn't turn out as good as the restaurant's.
• I'm not a fan of consomme, it's too fancy for my taste.
• The clarity of her thoughts was like a consomme, pure and transparent.

noun An open space surrounded by walls or buildings, typically within a building complex

• The courtyard of the palace was beautifully landscaped with lush gardens and ornate fountains.
• Let's meet in the courtyard after class to hang out and chat.
• I heard there's a secret party happening in the courtyard tonight.
• In the courtyard of life, we are all just passing through, leaving our footprints behind.

noun a warm, lightweight quilt or comforter filled with the down of the eider duck

• The hotel room was adorned with a luxurious eiderdown on the bed.
• I love snuggling up with my eiderdown on cold nights.
• That eiderdown is so fluffy, it's like sleeping on a cloud.
• Her words wrapped around me like a warm eiderdown, comforting and soothing.

verb to provide amusement or enjoyment for someone

• The theater production was designed to entertain the audience with its captivating storyline.
• I love watching movies that entertain me and make me laugh.
• The comedian's jokes really entertained the crowd at the comedy club.
• The idea of going on a spontaneous road trip to entertain the thought of freedom and adventure.

noun a person or group of people accompanying another for protection, guidance, or courtesy

verb to accompany or guide someone or something to a particular place

• The ambassador was accompanied by an official escort to the diplomatic event.
• I hired an escort to accompany me to the company party.
• Let's get an escort to take us to the concert.
• Courage acted as his escort through the challenging times.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate the degree or extent of an action or quality

• The company offers a fairly competitive salary to its employees.
• I think the movie was fairly good, but it could have been better.
• She's been fairly chill about the whole situation.
• Life isn't always fair, but we must strive to be fairly just in our actions.

noun a temporary leave of absence granted to a soldier, prisoner, or other person

verb to grant a furlough to

• The company announced a temporary furlough of employees due to the economic downturn.
• I heard that some of my coworkers are on furlough until further notice.
• I'm getting paid to stay home on furlough, so I guess it's not all bad.
• Her creativity seemed to be on furlough as she struggled to come up with new ideas.

noun a person whose job is to do various small and usually boring jobs for other people

• The gofer was responsible for running errands and assisting with administrative tasks in the office.
• I asked the gofer to grab me a coffee while they were out.
• The gofer is always the one who gets stuck with all the grunt work.
• In this company, the new interns are treated like gofers, doing all the menial tasks for the senior staff.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'include' is a verb that indicates the action of adding something as part of a whole.

• The list of required documents include a copy of your passport and a recent bank statement.
• Make sure to pack everything for the trip, including your toothbrush and sunscreen.
• I'm going to make a killer playlist for the party, it will include all the latest hits.
• To truly understand the concept, you must include all possible variables in your analysis.

noun a room providing a space out of which one or more other rooms or corridors lead, typically one near the entrance of a public building

verb there is no applicable verb for the word 'lobby'

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pronoun there is no applicable pronoun for the word 'lobby'

preposition there is no applicable preposition for the word 'lobby'

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interjection there is no applicable interjection for the word 'lobby'

article there is no applicable article for the word 'lobby'

• The lobby of the hotel was elegantly decorated with marble floors and crystal chandeliers.
• Let's meet in the lobby before heading out for dinner.
• I saw you talking to that guy in the lobby, are you two hitting it off?
• The lobby of the company is where all the important decisions are made behind closed doors.

verb to reconcile or make amends with someone after a disagreement or argument

• He promised to make up to his colleagues for his mistake by working extra hours.
• I need to make up to my friend for forgetting their birthday by taking them out to dinner.
• I'll make up to my sister for borrowing her clothes without asking by buying her a new outfit.
• The company tried to make up to their customers for the delayed shipment by offering a discount on their next purchase.

verb to move or adjust something so that it is no longer closed or sealed

adjective having no covering or being accessible or exposed

• The store will open at 9 AM sharp.
• Let's open the presents now!
• I'm going to open up a can of whoop-ass on him.
• She finally decided to open up about her feelings.

noun a small hole or opening through which one can secretly observe or spy on someone or something

• The peephole in the door allowed me to see who was outside before opening it.
• I looked through the peephole to see who was knocking on the door.
• I peeped through the peephole to check out who was at the door.
• She tried to get a peephole into his private life by asking personal questions.

noun a ship's officer who is in charge of the financial accounts and the passengers' tickets

• The purser on the ship is responsible for managing the financial transactions and records.
• I heard the purser is the one who handles all the money on board.
• The purser is like the money boss of the ship.
• In the grand scheme of things, the purser plays a crucial role in keeping things running smoothly.

verb to preserve or cool (food or drink) by storing it in a refrigerator

• It is important to refrigerate perishable foods to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Don't forget to refrigerate the leftovers before they go bad.
• Hey, make sure you fridge that milk before it spoils.
• Sometimes we need to refrigerate our emotions before we can address them properly.

noun a movement where something rotates on an axis

preposition used to indicate movement into a particular place or position

• The company expects profits to roll in after the successful launch of their new product.
• Once the orders start coming in, the money will really start to roll in.
• I'm hoping some cash will roll in from my side hustle.
• With all the hard work I've put in, I'm confident that success will eventually roll in.

noun a business establishment that offers beauty treatments, hair styling, and similar services

• The salon offers a range of beauty treatments and services.
• I'm thinking of getting a haircut at the salon later.
• Let's go get pampered at the salon.
• The art exhibition turned into a lively salon of ideas and discussions.

adjective Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide more information about a noun or pronoun by answering questions such as 'what kind?', 'how many?', or 'which one?'

• The company hosted a special event to celebrate its anniversary.
• I'm planning a special surprise for my best friend's birthday.
• That concert was lit, it was a special night for sure.
• Her smile was like a special kind of sunshine on a cloudy day.

noun A person who takes care of horses in a stable

• The stableman is responsible for the care and maintenance of the horses at the stables.
• Hey, have you seen the stableman around? I need to ask him about feeding schedule.
• I heard the stableman is a real horse whisperer, he knows how to calm down even the wildest of horses.
• In a way, a good leader can be seen as a stableman, guiding and caring for their team to ensure success.

noun various items not specified individually

adjective describing various items or miscellaneous goods

• The store sells a variety of sundries including toiletries, stationery, and snacks.
• I picked up some sundries like chips and gum at the convenience store.
• I always grab some sundries like odds and ends when I'm out shopping.
• The project required gathering sundries such as data, resources, and expertise.

verb a verb that indicates giving or allowing something in excess of what is needed or used

adjective an adjective that describes something that is extra or additional

preposition a preposition that indicates the purpose or use of something

• He had no time to spare as he rushed to catch his flight.
• I have a few minutes to spare before the meeting starts.
• I've got some cash to spare if you need it.
• She had no sympathy to spare for his excuses.

noun a person who is without a top or covering

adjective describing something that is without a top or covering

• The artist painted a topless portrait of a woman.
• She decided to sunbathe topless on the beach.
• I can't believe he showed up topless to the party!
• The team played topless, giving it their all in the championship game.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case describing something that does not attract or appeal to others

• The dilapidated building had an uninviting appearance.
• I don't want to go to that party, the house looks uninviting.
• That place is totally uninviting, let's bail.
• His cold demeanor made him seem uninviting to others.

noun a lack of reserve or restraint

verb to release or free from reserve or restraint

• The hotel requires guests to unreserve their rooms at least 24 hours in advance to avoid any cancellation fees.
• I forgot to unreserve the conference room for tomorrow's meeting, can you help me with that?
• I accidentally double-booked my flight, so I had to unreserve one of the tickets.
• She decided to unreserve her feelings and finally open up to her therapist about her struggles.

noun a place where wine is made or sold

• The winery produces high-quality wines using traditional methods.
• Let's go visit the winery this weekend for some wine tasting!
• I heard the winery throws the best parties in town.
• The winery is like a sanctuary for wine lovers, a place of peace and relaxation.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'sign' is a noun as it refers to a physical object that conveys information.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. 'Wet' is an adjective here as it describes the condition of the sign.

• Please be cautious when walking on the wet sign as it may be slippery.
• Hey, watch out for the wet sign over there. Don't want anyone slipping!
• Dude, be careful around that wet sign, it's like an ice rink.
• The wet sign in the relationship was a clear indication of trouble ahead.

noun a small restaurant where light meals are served

• The luncheonette on Main Street offers a variety of freshly prepared meals.
• Let's grab a quick bite at the luncheonette down the block.
• I heard the new luncheonette in town is the bomb!
• The old bookstore was transformed into a trendy luncheonette, breathing new life into the neighborhood.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (pre-weekend refers to the time period before the weekend)

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun (pre-weekend describes a time period before the weekend)

• The pre-weekend preparations included finalizing the presentation for Monday's meeting.
• We're all looking forward to the pre-weekend happy hour at the office.
• Let's kick off the pre-weekend with a chill night in.
• The pre-weekend hustle and bustle reminded me of the busy city streets.

noun a flat, rectangular cake baked in a large, shallow pan and typically frosted

• The bakery offers a selection of sheet cakes for special occasions.
• I'm bringing a sheet cake to the party tonight.
• Let's grab a sheet cake for the potluck.
• The project was a sheet cake compared to the upcoming challenge.

noun a small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage or other commitment

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

• The phone has been ringing off the hook all morning with inquiries about the new product launch.
• My phone was ringing off the hook last night with all my friends calling to make plans.
• The party was so lit, the phone was ringing off the hook with people trying to get in.
• Her popularity has been soaring lately, with invitations and requests ringing off the hook.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

pronoun a word that can function as a noun phrase or refer to a noun mentioned earlier

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

interjection a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g., 'a', 'an', 'the')

• As you depart, I wish you a pleasant day. Have a good one!
• Alright, see you later! Have a good one!
• Catch you later, dude! Have a good one!
• May the sun shine brightly on your day. Have a good one!

noun an addition or extension to a building

• The university decided to build a new graddy annexe to accommodate the increasing number of students.
• Hey, have you seen the new graddy annexe they built on campus? It looks pretty cool.
• I heard they're turning that old building into a graddy annexe for the new students.
• The company's expansion plans include setting up a graddy annexe in a different city to reach more customers.

noun a day to celebrate female friendships, typically observed on February 13th

• Galentine’s day is a day dedicated to celebrating the strong bonds of friendship among women.
• Hey, are we still on for our Galentine’s day brunch tomorrow?
• Galentine’s day is the perfect excuse for a girls' night out.
• To me, Galentine’s day represents the importance of female solidarity and support.

noun a period of time spent waiting for a connecting flight

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• The airline informed us that there would be a two-hour layover in Chicago before our final destination.
• We have a layover in Atlanta for about an hour, so we can grab a quick bite to eat before our next flight.
• I hate layovers, they always make the trip feel longer than it actually is.
• After a long day of meetings, I needed a layover at home before heading out to dinner with friends.

noun a portmanteau of 'business' and 'leisure', referring to a trip or activity that combines elements of both work and relaxation

• The company encourages bleisure travel for employees attending conferences.
• I'm thinking of adding a few days to my business trip for some bleisure time.
• Bleisure is the best way to mix work and play while traveling.
• Incorporating bleisure into your work routine can help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

noun A parking lot is a designated area where vehicles can be parked.

• The parking lot was full, so I had to find a spot on the street.
• I hate trying to find a parking spot in this crowded parking lot.
• Let's meet up at the parking lot before heading to the concert.
• Her mind was a cluttered parking lot of thoughts, making it hard to focus.

noun In the context of telecommunications or technology, a reception box may refer to a device used for receiving signals or transmissions, such as a set-top box or satellite receiver.

• The reception box at the front desk is where you can leave any important documents.
• Hey, could you pass me that package on the reception box?
• I found a cool sticker on the reception box, wanna check it out?
• Her mind was like a reception box, open to receiving new ideas and perspectives.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, degree, or frequency

• The quality of the product was acceptably high according to industry standards.
• I think your performance was acceptably good during the presentation.
• The party was acceptably lit last night.
• Her explanation was acceptably clear, but I still had some doubts.

adjective describing a time period after 5 o'clock, typically referring to evening activities or events

• Many professionals attend after-five networking events to expand their business connections.
• Let's grab some drinks at the after-five happy hour downtown.
• I'm always down for some after-five shenanigans with the crew.
• After-five is when the real fun begins, away from the constraints of the workday.