guesthouse

noun

guest·​house ˈgest-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce guesthouse (audio)
: a building used for guests (as on an estate)
especially : a house run as a boardinghouse or bed-and-breakfast

Examples of guesthouse in a Sentence

The estate includes a small guesthouse.
Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the three-bedroom main residence, there’s a separate guesthouse containing another couple of bedrooms. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024 Soo-ha, portrayed by newcomer Bella Kim, leads a tranquil yet bleak existence, her days spent working at a modest guesthouse in the off-season. Callum McLennan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024 There was also a subterranean guesthouse that spanned the size of the enormous backyard and is reportedly where Ben lived for two years after the couple separated in 2015. Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024 Plans include 15 luxury suites, six guesthouses, two on-site restaurants (one fine dining, one brasserie), a spa, and a pool. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for guesthouse 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guesthouse was in the 15th century

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“Guesthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guesthouse. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.

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