hospitality
/ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌhä-spə-ˈta-lə-tē/ (ame, mw)
hospitality — noun
1. The warm and generous way you behave towards people who come to visit you, makin
The warm and generous way you behave towards people who come to visit you, making sure they feel welcome and looked after.
When we arrived at her house, Anya greeted us with such warmth and hospitality that we felt completely at ease.
The mountain villagers are famous for their hospitality, often inviting strangers to share a meal with their family.
collocation: famous for their hospitality
The Watanabe family showed us true hospitality by cooking a special dinner and giving us the best room.
In many cultures, hospitality towards guests is considered an important duty that everyone should follow.
- welcome
more concrete — emphasises the act of receiving someone rather than the ongoing attitude
- warmth
focuses on the emotional quality rather than the specific actions of hosting
- generosity
broader — not limited to hosting; can refer to giving in general
用法筆記
Often describes the attitude and actions of a host in a home setting, especially the effort to make guests feel comfortable.
常見錯誤
2. The food, drinks, and leisure offerings made available by a company or other org
The food, drinks, and leisure offerings made available by a company or other organization to its visitors, clients, or business guests during formal visits or events.
The conference organisers set up a hospitality lounge where attendees could enjoy free coffee and pastries between sessions.
collocation: hospitality lounge
Mert's company offered its top clients a weekend of hospitality with a boat trip and dinner at a famous restaurant.
The hospital offers a hospitality service that provides light drinks and magazines to families waiting for news about a patient.
Corporate hospitality is a common way for businesses in Taiwan to build stronger relationships with their overseas partners.
- entertainment
narrower — focuses on leisure activities, not the full range of services or food
- catering
restricted to food and drink; does not include entertainment or services
用法筆記
Often appears in business contexts referring to events or services paid for by a company. Frequently appears as a modifier: 'hospitality suite', 'hospitality lounge', 'hospitality package'.
3. The business sector made up of hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, and other place
The business sector made up of hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, and other places that serve customers with food, drinks, accommodation, or entertainment.
After studying hospitality management at university, Christopher took a job as the manager of a large hotel in Kaohsiung.
collocation: hospitality management
The hospitality industry was hit hard by the pandemic, with many hotels and restaurants forced to close temporarily.
collocation: hospitality industry
Tendai works in hospitality as a chef at a busy restaurant near the night market.
A degree in hospitality can lead to careers in hotel management, event planning, or restaurant operations.
- hotel and catering industry
more specific and formal; commonly used in British English
- tourism
broader — includes travel, attractions, and transport, not just food and accommodation
用法筆記
Used as a shorthand for 'the hospitality industry'. Unlike senses 1 and 2, this sense refers to a career field or economic sector rather than a type of behaviour or service.