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hospitality

noun hos·pi·tal·i·ty \ˌhäs-pə-ˈta-lə-tē\

: generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests : hospitable treatment

: the activity of providing food, drinks, etc. for people who are the guests or customers of an organization

plural hos·pi·tal·i·ties

Full Definition of HOSPITALITY

:  hospitable treatment, reception, or disposition
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First Known Use of HOSPITALITY

14th century

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HOSPITALITY Defined for Kids

hospitality

noun hos·pi·tal·i·ty \ˌhä-spə-ˈta-lə-tē\

Definition of HOSPITALITY for Kids

:  friendly and generous treatment of guests

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