Hospitality Phrases

verb to make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

• The hostess would beckon guests to their tables with a polite gesture.
• I saw my friend beckon me over to join them at the party.
• He beckoned me to come hang out with him later.
• The call of the ocean beckons sailors to adventure.

noun a thin, clear soup made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

• The chef prepared a delicious vegetable broth for the soup.
• Hey, can you pass me the broth for my noodles?
• I love adding extra broth to my ramen for more flavor.
• The broth of creativity simmered in her mind, ready to be poured into her writing.

verb to return or repeat something, often in a request for clarification or confirmation

• I'm sorry, could you please come again with your question?
• Wait, what did you say? Can you come again?
• Huh? Come again, I didn't catch that.
• His explanation was so complex, I had to ask him to come again to understand it.

verb to enter or arrive at a place

adverb used to indicate movement towards a particular direction or place

• Please come in and have a seat in the waiting area.
• Hey, come in and make yourself at home!
• Yo, come in and chill with us for a bit.
• The new information really made her come in and reevaluate her beliefs.

verb to become healthy or recover from an illness or injury

• I hope you get well soon and are back on your feet in no time.
• Hey, just wanted to say get well soon and take care of yourself.
• Dude, you better get well quick so we can hang out again.
• May your mind and soul get well along with your body during this time of rest and healing.

adjective Characterized by kindness and courtesy

adverb In a kind and courteous manner

• She graciously accepted the award on behalf of her team.
• He graciously offered to help with the project.
• She graciously slid into the DMs without hesitation.
• The sun graciously painted the sky with hues of pink and orange.

verb to address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes; to welcome

• It is customary to greet your guests upon their arrival.
• Hey, don't forget to greet everyone when they come in.
• Yo, make sure you greet all the homies when they show up.
• The sun greeted the horizon with a burst of color as it rose in the morning.

noun a word or phrase used to welcome or acknowledge someone

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• The formal greeting at the event was a handshake and a polite 'Good evening'.
• She greeted her friends with a warm hug and a cheerful 'Hey, how's it going?'
• The group of friends greeted each other with a fist bump and a casual 'Sup?'
• The sunrise greeted the sleepy town with its warm, golden rays, signaling the start of a new day.

noun a mixed drink containing a spirit, typically whiskey, and a carbonated beverage, served in a tall glass

• The bartender prepared a refreshing highball cocktail for the guest.
• Let's order a couple of highballs at the bar.
• I'm in the mood for a highball tonight.
• His highball of confidence never wavered, even in the face of adversity.

noun an act of letting someone do something

verb to allow or permit someone to do something

• Please let me know if you require any further assistance.
• Let me know if you need any more help, okay?
• Just let me know if you need anything else, cool?
• Let your imagination run wild and see where it takes you.

noun a French term of address or title used for an unmarried woman or girl

• The mademoiselle requested a glass of champagne at the elegant soirée.
• Hey mademoiselle, do you want to grab a coffee sometime?
• That mademoiselle is always the life of the party.
• She danced with the grace of a mademoiselle in a ballroom.

noun a Spanish term of address equivalent to 'Miss' or 'young lady'

• The senorita greeted the guests at the formal dinner party.
• I saw the senorita at the market earlier today.
• Hey, senorita, can you pass me that drink?
• The old theater was like a senorita, elegant and full of charm.

noun a title or form of address used of or to an Italian-speaking married woman, corresponding to Mrs. in English

• The signora graciously greeted all the guests at the event.
• The signora is always so kind to everyone in the neighborhood.
• Hey, did you see that signora with the fancy hat?
• She was the signora of the group, always leading with grace and authority.

noun a person from the southern part of a country or region

adjective relating to or characteristic of the south or of a region in the south

• The Southern region of the country is known for its warm climate and hospitality.
• I love visiting the Southern states because of the delicious food and friendly people.
• Y'all should come down to the Southern states for some good ol' barbecue.
• The Southern charm of the old town made me feel like I had stepped back in time.

verb to make or become warm

adjective having or giving off heat; having a high temperature

• The room was kept warm with a central heating system.
• I love snuggling up with a warm blanket on a cold night.
• Let's grab a warm cup of coffee and catch up.
• His warm smile brightened up the room.

noun a greeting or reception given upon someone's arrival

verb to greet or receive someone with pleasure or goodwill

adjective giving pleasure or satisfaction; received with pleasure or hospitality

adverb in a pleasing or hospitable manner

• We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests present here today.
• Hey there! Welcome to the party, make yourself at home.
• Yo, welcome to the crew! Glad to have you on board.
• Change can be daunting, but sometimes we have to welcome it with open arms for growth to happen.

noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Arms' is the noun in this phrase.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun. 'Open' describes the type of arms being referred to.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'open arms' describes how someone is welcoming.

preposition A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'With' is a preposition indicating the manner in which something is done.

• The new CEO was welcomed with open arms by the board of directors.
• When my best friend returned from studying abroad, we greeted her with open arms.
• The local community always welcomes newcomers with open arms.
• The team accepted the challenge with open arms and worked together to overcome it.

noun a word used to name a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

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

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• I politely asked the waiter to give me some sugar for my coffee.
• Hey, could you give me some sugar for my tea?
• Yo, hook me up with some sugar for my drink.
• She always knows how to give someone some sugar when they're feeling down.

verb To be very well received or enjoyed by someone; to be successful or popular

adverb In a very pleasing or successful manner

• The new software update is expected to go down a treat with our customers.
• I think the barbecue we're planning will go down a treat with everyone.
• That new movie is going to go down a treat with the younger crowd.
• Her idea to streamline the process really went down a treat with the team.

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

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or sentiment

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The couple should consider booking a private room for their intimate conversations.
• Seriously, you two need to get a room!
• Get a room, lovebirds!
• Their public display of affection was so intense, it was like they needed to get a room for themselves.