hospitality
word
/ˌhɑspəˈtæɫəti/
hah-spuh-TA-luh-tee
/hˌɒspɪtˈælɪti/
ho-spi-TA-li-tee
Definition
The friendly and generous way someone welcomes and takes care of guests, visitors, or strangers.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal, business, or travel contexts. Common collocations: 'show hospitality', 'warm hospitality', 'industry' (as in 'hospitality industry'). Not used to describe personal actions directly (use 'be hospitable' for that).
Spanish: hospitalidadPortuguese (BR): hospitalidadePortuguese (PT): hospitalidadeChinese (Simplified): 好客 - 款待Chinese (Traditional): 好客 - 款待Hindi: अतिथि-सत्कारArabic: الضيافةBengali: অতিথিসেবা - আতিথেয়তাRussian: гостеприимствоJapanese: おもてなし - ホスピタリティVietnamese: lòng hiếu kháchKorean: 환대 - 접대Turkish: misafirperverlikUrdu: مہمان نوازیIndonesian: keramahan
Example Sentences
We appreciated their hospitality during our visit.
basic
Many people work in the hospitality industry.
basic
Good hospitality makes guests feel welcome.
basic
They showed incredible hospitality when we were stranded in the storm.
natural
Hospitality is a big part of their culture.
natural
It’s hard not to be impressed by the warmth of their hospitality.
natural