hostel
hostel Lexical Profile
hostel Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An inexpensive lodging facility, typically offering shared dormitory-style rooms and communal areas, aimed primarily at young travelers or backpackers.
"During her gap year, she stayed in a cozy hostel in Barcelona and met travelers from all over the world."
British A supervised lodging house providing accommodation for a specific group of people, such as nurses, students, or the homeless.
"After arriving in the city to begin his apprenticeship, he spent his first few months living in a workers' hostel."
• verb
To stay or lodge in a hostel (especially while traveling).
"The group hosteled across Europe during their summer vacation to keep expenses low."
Word Nuance & Usage
Not to be confused with the homophone 'hostile', which is an adjective meaning unfriendly or antagonistic.
• Rhymes for hostel
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English, from Old French 'hostel', derived from Medieval Latin 'hospitale' (inn or large house), ultimately from Latin 'hospes' (guest or host).
Usage Trend
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