English · Word Candidate

hospitality

/ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hospitalities

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.

Noun

Examples

Please thank our hosts for their hospitality during the week that we stayed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service; the industry which includes the operation of hotels, restaurants, and similar enterprises.

Noun

Examples

After graduating from college, she found a job in hospitality.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hospitality” mean?

The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.

Is “hospitality” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.