Hospitality (noun)

  1. The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
  2. The quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.
  3. 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:

  1. She welcomed them with open arms, the epitome of hospitality.
  2. The small inn was known for its hospitality and comfortable rooms.
  3. The family prided themselves on their hospitality, always making sure their guests were well taken care of.
  4. The hotel's reputation for hospitality was well-deserved, as guests were treated like royalty.
  5. The host's hospitality made us feel at home in their unfamiliar city.
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