Hospitality
(noun)
- The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
- The quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.
- The provision of accommodation and services for guests.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french hospitalite, from latin hospitalitas, from hospes, hospit- (see host). the original sense was "the duty of a host", later "the quality of being a good host", also "the condition of being a guest".
Examples:
- She welcomed them with open arms, the epitome of hospitality.
- The small inn was known for its hospitality and comfortable rooms.
- The family prided themselves on their hospitality, always making sure their guests were well taken care of.
- The hotel's reputation for hospitality was well-deserved, as guests were treated like royalty.
- The host's hospitality made us feel at home in their unfamiliar city.