IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
hospitality
noun/ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/Band 7
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“hospitality” is a Band 7 noun that means friendly and generous treatment of guests; also the industry that serves travellers. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
Friendly and generous treatment of guests; also the industry that serves travellers.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “We were touched by their warm hospitality.”
- “She works in the hospitality industry.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
welcomefriendlinessgenerosity
Antonyms
hostilityinhospitality
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
warm hospitalityhospitality industryshow hospitality
Common phrases
extend hospitality to
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hospitality” mean?
Friendly and generous treatment of guests; also the industry that serves travellers.
How do you use “hospitality” in a sentence?
For example: “We were touched by their warm hospitality.”
What are some synonyms for “hospitality”?
Synonyms include welcome, friendliness, generosity.
Is “hospitality” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 7 vocabulary, and collocations such as warm hospitality, hospitality industry, show hospitality help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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