Hospitality Vocabulary

noun a gentle wind

verb to move casually or swiftly

• The gentle breeze in the garden provided a sense of tranquility.
• I love feeling the breeze in my hair when I ride my bike.
• We should go for a drive with the windows down and let the breeze in.
• His innovative ideas seemed to breeze in effortlessly during the brainstorming session.

noun a person or company that is in the business of transporting packages or documents from one place to another

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• The courier delivered the important documents to the client on time.
• Hey, did the courier drop off that package yet?
• I'll just have the courier swing by and pick it up.
• Her words were like a courier, delivering messages of hope and encouragement.

noun a collective term for knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food

• The restaurant provided high-quality cutlery for the guests.
• Don't forget to grab some cutlery before sitting down to eat.
• I always carry my own cutlery in case the restaurant's is dirty.
• Education is the cutlery that helps us consume knowledge.

noun A commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services

• The hotel we stayed at during our business trip was very luxurious and well-appointed.
• I love staying at hotels because I don't have to worry about cooking or cleaning.
• Let's crash at a hotel tonight instead of driving all the way back home.
• His mind was like a hotel with many rooms, each one filled with different memories and thoughts.

noun a person who lingers or stays in a place longer than necessary, especially without a clear purpose or reason

• The security guard was trained to identify and handle any lingerer in the building.
• Hey, can you please shoo away that lingerer near our table?
• That lingerer is always creeping around here, so annoying.
• The memories of her childhood lingered in her mind like a persistent lingerer.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically answering the question of how something is done

• The presentation was nicely organized and well-delivered.
• She decorated the room nicely for the party.
• He cleaned up his act and started dressing nicely.
• The pieces of the puzzle fit together nicely to reveal the big picture.

adjective generous or liberal in giving; open-hearted or frank

adverb in a generous or liberal manner

• The philanthropist was known for his openhanded donations to various charitable organizations.
• She's always so openhanded with her friends, always willing to lend a helping hand.
• My grandma is super openhanded when it comes to giving out candy to the neighborhood kids.
• The coach was openhanded with praise for his players after their hard-fought victory.

verb to cause extreme stress or anguish; to torment or torture

adjective having been subjected to extreme stress or pressure

• The company was racked with financial problems due to poor management.
• She was racked with guilt after lying to her friend.
• I was totally racked after that intense workout at the gym.
• His mind was racked with worry as he waited for the test results.

noun a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises

• The restaurant we dined at last night had impeccable service and exquisite cuisine.
• I'm craving some pizza, let's hit up that restaurant down the street.
• That new restaurant is lit, we gotta check it out.
• The restaurant of life serves up a variety of experiences, both bitter and sweet.

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

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

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

• Please remember to mind the shop while I am away on a business trip.
• Hey, don't forget to mind the shop when I step out for a bit.
• Yo, make sure you mind the shop while I run some errands.
• In the absence of the manager, it is important for the employees to mind the shop and ensure everything runs smoothly.

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

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

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

• Thank you for your assistance, there was no problemo with the project.
• Sure, no problemo, I can help you with that.
• No problemo, dude, I got your back.
• Facing challenges is no problemo for her, she always finds a way to overcome them.

noun A person, place, thing, or idea.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action.

• La communauté a accueilli le nouvel arrivant à bras ouverts.
• On l'a accueilli à bras ouverts quand il est revenu de son voyage.
• Les amis l'ont reçu à bras ouverts pour sa fête d'anniversaire.
• Il a accepté la proposition à bras ouverts, sans hésitation.