hostelry n. + Add to list UK //hˈɒstəlɹi// hostel·ry SynonymsEtymology Synonyms aubergehostelinnlodgeOriginOFRhostelerie→FRMhostellerie→MEhostelerie→ENhostelry From Middle English hostelerie, from Middle French hostellerie, from Old French hostelerie, ostelerie; by surface analysis, hostel + -ry.