ночле́жка — meaning in English

English meaning

• hostel noun Cheap, shared lodging for travelers, often with dormitory-style rooms.
• shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.

Senses

ночле́жка is used for these senses in English:

• doss-house A place where homeless people can sleep for the night.
• hostel (not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food.
• night shelter Shelter designed to accommodate homeless people at night.

hostel — full definition

1. noun Cheap, shared lodging for travelers, often with dormitory-style rooms.
2. noun A residence offering temporary shelter, such as for homeless people.

shelter — full definition

1. noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
2. noun An organization or building that offers temporary housing to people or animals who need it.
3. verb To protect someone or something from harm, weather, or attack.
4. verb To find or take cover somewhere.

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