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Definition of homestay

homestay

/ˈhoʊmˌsteɪ/
home · stay
Plural:homestays
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homestay Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A period of staying as a guest or exchange student in the private home of a local family in another country or region.

Example

"Living with a local family during her homestay in Kyoto helped her improve her conversational Japanese rapidly."

2

A private residence that offers paid lodging and hospitality to travelers, tourists, or visiting students.

Example

"Instead of booking a large hotel, they chose a quiet homestay in the countryside."

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• Nearby Words

homesite
homespun
homestand
homestay
homestead
homesteader
homesteading

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