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June 10, 2018 Word of the Day

hospitality /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/ noun
hospitality
/ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
noun
Guests enjoy the hotel's first-class hospitality.
Guests enjoy the hotel's first-class hospitality.
Definition of HOSPITALITY

[noncount]

1 : generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests : hospitable treatment

  • It was refreshing to be met with such hospitality after our long journey.

2 : the activity of providing food, drinks, etc., for people who are the guests or customers of an organization — often used before another noun

  • a job in the hospitality business/industry

  • entertaining potential clients in a hospitality suite

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