kex

American  

[keks] / kɛks /

noun

British Dialect.

1. the dry, usually hollow stem or stalk of various plants, especially of large plants belonging to the parsley family, as cow parsnip or wild chervil.

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kex British  

/ kɛks /

noun

1. any of several large hollow-stemmed umbelliferous plants, such as cow parsnip and chervil

2. the dried stalks of any of these plants

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Etymology

Origin of kex

1350–1400; Middle English; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

“We are in constant adjustment,” said Melkorka Ragnhildardottir, manager of Kex Hostel in Reykjavik, Iceland.

From New York Times

When Kex Hostel reopened this past May, Ms. Ragnhildardottir felt like a high schooler throwing a house party: Would anyone come?

From New York Times

While it has not yet affected Kex’s bookings, Ms. Ragnhildardottir is bracing for any additional measures that may disrupt people’s travel plans.

From New York Times

Like other properties in this new batch of hostels, Kex wants to attract travelers of all stripes, not just the backpacker, so it’s dealing with the image problem by avoiding “hostel” altogether, calling itself a “social hotel.”

From Washington Post

Kex, an Icelandic brand that opened a 29-room property in Portland, Ore., earlier this month, has a 12-person sauna and a complimentary European-style breakfast with housemade preserves and freshly baked bread.

From Washington Post