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Definition of hospitality

hospitality

/ˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti/
hos · pi · tal · i · ty
Adverb:hospitably
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Plural:hospitalities
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Adjective:hospitable
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hospitality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

Example

"The local family showed us wonderful hospitality by inviting us into their home for a traditional meal."

2

The commercial business or industry of providing lodging, food, drink, and other services to customers, guests, or tourists.

Example

"After graduating with a business degree, she decided to pursue a management career in hospitality."

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• Rhymes for hospitality

• Nearby Words

hospitableness
hospitably
hospital
hospitality
hospitalization
hospitalize
hoss

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'hospitalite', from Latin 'hospitalitatem' (friendliness to guests), derived from 'hospes' meaning 'host, guest, or stranger'. It shares this root with 'hospital', 'hostel', and 'hotel'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hospitality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hospitality
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