hospitality

[ hos-pi-tal-i-tee ]

/ ˌhɒs pɪˈtæl ɪ ti /

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noun, plural hos·pi·tal·i·ties.

the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.

the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.

Nearby words

hospitaler, hospitalers, hospitalet, hospitalism, hospitalist, hospitality, hospitality suite, hospitalization, hospitalization insurance, hospitalize, hospitaller

Origin of hospitality

1325–75; Middle English hospitalite < Middle French < Latin hospitālitās, equivalent to hospitāli(s) (see hospital) + -tās -ty²

SYNONYMS FOR hospitality

2 warmth, cordiality, geniality, friendliness.

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Lively discussions, inspiring stories and Texas hospitality!
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And, even in national parks, the hospitality industry is pushing for expanded 4G coverage and Wi-Fi access.
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Walk into a good hotel bar, and you will sense the sort of hospitality that is difficult to match in any other watering hole.
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I know you Americans are famous for your hospitality, but this is really ridiculous.
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Sochi hospitality facilities may not be fully prepared for Winter Games spectators.
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There dwelt they throughout the winter & were well entertained in all fairness & hospitality.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)|Snorri Sturluson
At noon the hermit stopped before a little house, in which lived a wealthy miser, and once more asked for hospitality.
The Strand Magazine - Vol. 1 - No. 6 - June 1891|Various
No, Sir, you will have much more influence by giving or lending money where it is wanted, than by hospitality.'
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Hospitality to the regiment and attentions in other ways were shown by some of the higher officials.
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army|Charles Alexander Gordon
Close at hand the edifice gained in austerity and dignity while it lost the last of its scanty air of hospitality.
Doom Castle|Neil Munro

British Dictionary definitions for hospitality

hospitality

/ (ˌhɒspɪˈtælɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

kindness in welcoming strangers or guests

receptiveness

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Word Origin and History for hospitality

hospitality

late 14c., "act of being hospitable," from Old French hospitalité, from Latin hospitalitem (nominative hospitalitas) "friendliness to guests," from hospes (genitive hospitis) "guest" (see host (n.1)).

hospitality

noun, plural hos·pi·tal·i·ties.

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noun plural -ties

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