noun

guesthouse

GEHST-hows

Guesthouse (noun) means a small building near a main house used to accommodate visitors. Example: “Her parents stayed in the guesthouse during their visit.”

noun

A small building near a main house used to accommodate visitors.

"Her parents stayed in the guesthouse during their visit."

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 notes

In 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.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for guesthouse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “guesthouse” mean?

The word “guesthouse” means a small building near a main house used to accommodate visitors. In plain terms, a small separate lodging for guests, or a small paid-stay inn.

How do you pronounce “guesthouse”?

“Guesthouse” is pronounced GEHST-hows (/ˈɡɛsthaʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “guesthouse” in a sentence?

Here is “guesthouse” used in a sentence: “Her parents stayed in the guesthouse during their visit.”

What part of speech is “guesthouse”?

“Guesthouse” is a noun.

Where does the word “guesthouse” come from?

The word “guesthouse” comes from Old English. From guest + house, with roots in both Old English and Old Norse compound words for the same idea.

How many meanings does “guesthouse” have?

“Guesthouse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small building near a main house used to accommodate visitors.