guesthouse

[gest-hous]

noun

plural

guesthouses 

1. a small building, separate from a main house or establishment, for the housing of guests.

guesthouse

/ ˈɡɛstˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a private home or boarding house offering accommodation, esp to travellers

Word History and Origins

Origin of guesthouse¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English giest hūs. See guest, house

Example Sentences

It would apply to paid overnight stays of 31 nights or fewer in hotels, hostels, guesthouses, Airbnbs, campsites and temporary event accommodation.

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"No one wants a war," said a woman surnamed Chen, whose guesthouse and eatery have a view of Xiamen's shiny skyscrapers.

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A rooftop patio extends the experience upward, while a separate guesthouse and lighted tennis court offer additional flexibility for hosting and outdoor recreation.

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I have a small main house and a guesthouse, with 30 apple trees, two dogs and a swimming pool.

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The stylish sanctuary spans 18,206 square feet and boasts seven bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, two powder rooms, a home theater, cigar lounge, wine cellar, gym, sauna, guesthouse, and resort-style pool.

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