Word of the Day 10.26.9

hostelry

hos·tel·ry (hstl-r)

n. pl. hos·tel·ries

An inn; a hotel.


[Middle English hostelrie, from Old French hostelerie, from hostel, lodging, inn; see hostel.]

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Noun

1.

hostelry – a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

caravan inn, caravansary, caravanserai, khan – an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans

hotel – a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

imaret – a hostel for pilgrims in Turkey

post house, posthouse – an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders

roadhouse – an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling

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