guesthouse
Americannoun
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guesthouses
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of guesthouse
before 1000; Middle English; Old English giest hūs. See guest, house
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The jury heard that Dobson was staying in the same guesthouse with Brand and other cast members.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
In addition to the main house, there is a separate guesthouse and dedicated accommodations for staff, providing plenty of space for visitors and those working on the estate.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Elsewhere on the grounds is a separate gym overlooking the swimming pool, as well as a detached guesthouse that can double as an office or creative space.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
I entered the cocoon of my guesthouse, and my reflection blurred as I looked in the mirror.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
“We’re staying in a guesthouse by the seafront,” Baraa says to me.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
The printers, the bookshops, the guesthouses and taverns, they followed.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
I’d hoped to introduce my family to the quaint family-owned guesthouses that used to be everywhere, but they’ve been largely replaced with soulless budget chains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
The newly purchased abode, which was built in 1919, is a Spanish-style ranch that comes with guesthouses, a barn, and stables.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
Just to be sure, the chapel and the two guesthouses will be swept for microphones and bugs.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
The Paqo told me that these guesthouses were normally stocked with corn, potatoes, and dried strips of llama meat, as well as wood for fire.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
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