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guesthouse

American

[gest-hous] / ˈgɛstˌhaʊs /

noun

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

guesthouse British

/ ˈɡɛstˌhaʊs /

noun

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

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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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They also expanded the living space in the guesthouse and built a new garage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 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

The property, which was originally built in 1998, comes complete with a gym, walk-in closet, walk-in pantry, wine cellar, an office, and a guesthouse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

However, Davidson did do some renovations, including adding a guesthouse, movie room, pool, hot tub, cold-plunge pool, sauna, and screened-in porches.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 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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