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 Kim rode in his private car with Putin to the Kumsusan State guesthouse, where the Russian leader will stay, North Korean state media said. Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 18 June 2024 Other structures include a gym and a pair of guesthouses. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024 In addition to a four-bedroom, four-bath main house spotlighted by amenities like game and billiard rooms, there’s also a guesthouse, a pool house, a dance studio/gym, an office, a children’s playhouse, a three-car garage, and a kennel. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 June 2024 The 2-acre property on Maui's North Shore has fruit trees, lush foliage and flowers, and a guesthouse; Paia's amenities are 15 minutes' drive and Kahului airport is 30. The Week Staff, theweek, 28 May 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 7 Jul. 2024.

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