How to Pronounce Hospitality
Hospitality
,hɑspɪ'tælɪti
Syllables:
hos·pi·tal·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
Pronunciation Audio
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Definition
Hospitality is the kind and friendly way people treat guests or visitors.
Examples
- The hotel staff showed great hospitality by helping us with our bags and giving us a warm welcome.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Hostility
hɑ'stɪlɪti
There was clear hostility between the two teams during the match.
Hostility
hɑ'stɪlɪti
Diplomats worked hard to reduce hostility between the countries.
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hospitality industry | collocation | hosPITality INdusTRY | She works in the hospitality industry in New York. |
| hospitality sector | collocation | hosPITality SECtor | The hospitality sector has grown rapidly this year. |
| hospitality management | collocation | hosPITality manAGEment | He studied hospitality management at university. |
| hospitality services | collocation | hosPITality SERvices | We offer excellent hospitality services to all guests. |
Fun Fact
Hospitality comes from the Latin 'hospes,' meaning both 'host' and 'guest,' highlighting ancient customs where strangers were welcomed as honored visitors, blending the roles of giver and receiver.
Word Family
noun
hospitality
The friendly and generous treatment of guests or visitors.
"The hotel's hospitality made us feel very welcome."
adjective
hospitable
Friendly and welcoming to guests or visitors.
"They are very hospitable people who always invite friends to their home."
adverb
hospitably
In a friendly and welcoming way to guests or visitors.
"The family treated us hospitably during our stay."
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