Hospitality Terms

noun an establishment with arcade games

• The arcade was filled with various types of gaming machines.
• Let's hang out at the arcade this weekend.
• The arcade is the bomb, man!
• Her smile lit up the room like a neon sign in an arcade.

adjective friendly, cheerful, or pleasant

• The genial host welcomed all the guests to the charity event.
• She has such a genial personality, always making everyone feel comfortable.
• That new restaurant is genial, we should definitely check it out.
• His genial smile lit up the room, spreading warmth to everyone around him.

adjective showing kindness, courtesy, and good manners

adverb in a courteous and kind manner

• She greeted her guests with a gracious smile and a warm handshake.
• He was gracious enough to offer his seat to the elderly woman on the bus.
• She's always so gracious, it's like she's too cool for school.
• The sunset painted the sky with a gracious display of colors.

noun a polite remark or gesture, especially one made in social situations

• During the meeting, they exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.
• At the party, they greeted each other with pleasantries before grabbing a drink.
• I'm not in the mood for pleasantries, let's just get to the point.
• The pleasantries of small talk can sometimes mask deeper emotions.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ungracious' describes someone who is rude, impolite, or lacking in manners.

• His ungracious behavior at the dinner party was quite off-putting.
• She gave an ungracious response when asked to help with the project.
• Don't be so ungracious about it, just give it a try.
• The storm's ungracious arrival caught everyone by surprise.

noun a Swahili word meaning 'arrival' or 'reaching a destination'

verb to arrive or reach a destination

• In Sweden, it is common to have a fika break in the afternoon.
• Let's meet for a fika at the café later.
• I could really go for a fika right now, how about you?
• Having a fika with a good book is my idea of a perfect afternoon.

noun a gathering of friends to celebrate Thanksgiving or a Thanksgiving-like meal together

• We are planning to host a Friendsgiving celebration this year.
• Let's have a Friendsgiving potluck with all our friends!
• Who's coming to our Friendsgiving shindig?
• Friendsgiving is like a big family reunion with chosen family members.

noun a blend of the words 'pre' and 'vacation', referring to a trip taken before a longer vacation or holiday

• Many travelers opt for a pre-cation to unwind before their actual vacation.
• Let's plan a pre-cation before our big trip next month.
• I need a pre-cation ASAP to de-stress from work.
• Taking a pre-cation can help recharge your batteries before diving into a busy period.