noun
guesthouse
GEHST-hows
noun
1
A small building near a main house used to accommodate visitors.
"Her parents stayed in the guesthouse during their visit."
2
A private house that offers paid lodging, similar to a small bed-and-breakfast.
"We booked a cozy guesthouse near the beach for the weekend."
How to Use Guesthouse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small separate lodging for guests, or a small paid-stay inn.
Word Forms
guesthouses plural
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Etymology
From guest + house, with roots in both Old English and Old Norse compound words for the same idea.