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Definition of guesthouse

guesthouse

/ˈɡɛst.haʊs/
guest · house
Plural:guesthouses
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guesthouse Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A private house or small commercial establishment offering paid lodging and sometimes meals to travelers and tourists.

Example

"During their walking tour of the countryside, they stayed at a family-run guesthouse overlooking the valley."

2

North American A small, separate dwelling located on the grounds of a larger main residence, used to accommodate visiting friends or relatives.

Example

"The estate includes a main residence as well as a two-bedroom guesthouse near the garden for visiting relatives."

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• Nearby Words

guesswork
guest
guestbook
guesthouse
guff
guffaw
guidable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of Old English 'giest' (visitor or stranger) and 'hus' (dwelling), attested in Middle English as 'gesthus' denoting a lodging house for travelers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guesthouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guesthouse
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