hospitality

noun

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friendly or courteous treatment of others The couple thanked their host for his hospitality.

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Recent Examples of hospitality Construction shed 2,400 jobs while leisure and hospitality dropped 1,000. — Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2025 Neither had any hospitality experience, but they were driven to start their business in the town, which has a population just over 55,000. — Victoria Edel, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025 It was followed by private education and health services, adding 7,800 jobs, and leisure and hospitality, adding 2,000. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025 So far, she’s traveled to almost 50 countries, experiencing fine hospitality and dining as a luxury travel writer. — Tabnie Dozier, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hospitality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
  1. generosity
  2. kindness
  3. friendliness
  4. cordiality
Noun
  • Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.
    — Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.
    — R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The capital city of the world’s happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • The place has changed hands a few times since, but its quality and friendliness have remained consistent.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.
    — Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of friendliness
Noun
  • Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of cordiality

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