n. The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests
n. The business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act or practice of one who is hospitable; reception and entertainment of strangers or guests without reward, or with kind and generous liberality.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act or practice of one who is hospitable; reception and entertainment of strangers or guests without reward, or with liberality and kindness.
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n. kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
Word Usage
"The "y'all come see me" kind of hospitality is an African tradition that they brought over."