hospitality UK /ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/US /ˌhɑ.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/ noun3 •The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.Please thank our hosts for their hospitality during the week that we stayed. •The business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service; the industry which includes the operation of hotels, restaurants, and similar enterprises.After graduating from college, she found a job in hospitality. •The food, drink, and entertainment given to customers by a company or organization or provided to visitors by a private host. formshospitalities