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guesthouse

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡɛstˌhaʊs// UK //ɡˈɛsthaʊs// guest·house

n. a small hotel or a private home where people can stay for a short time. It usually offers a more personal and quiet experience than a large hotel.

n. a small hotel or a private residence used for short-term accommodation. Often implies a more intimate or family-run environment than a commercial hotel.


SIMPLE

We stayed at a small guesthouse near the beach.

CONTEXTUAL

The local guesthouse provides a cozy atmosphere for travelers looking to explore the countryside without the noise of a city hotel.

COMPLEX

While the luxury resort offers high-end amenities, the nearby guesthouse provides a more authentic experience, allowing visitors to interact directly with the local community and enjoy traditional regional cuisine.

Origin

From Middle English gest hous, gistenehus, gystehuse, gesthus, partly from Old English gæsthūs, ġesthūs (“guesthouse, hostel; guest-chamber”), from Proto-West Germanic gastihūs; and partly from Old Norse gesthús (“guesthouse; guest-chamber”); both from Proto-Germanic gastihūsą, corresponding to guest + house.

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