guesthouse
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of guesthouse
before 1000; Middle English; Old English giest hūs. See guest, house
Example Sentences
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What began as a small guesthouse evolved into a centre for environmental education, wildlife protection and marine research, attracting volunteers and visitors from around the world.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Elsewhere on the property, a quaint artist’s studio features a reading nook, while the guesthouse offers another bedroom, bathroom, and a separate kitchen.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
The property, which has 200 feet of frontage on the Atlantic, has a 2,100-square-foot main house and a smaller guesthouse, according to the listing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
There’s a 23-bedroom main house, 16 bedroom guesthouse and a heap of amenities including a movie theater, wellness facility, tennis court and multiple swimming pools.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Amalia’s aunt's guesthouse has a painted porch and a cheerful sign hanging out front, assuring guests that they're open for the winter.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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