hostelry

hos·tel·ry

noun \ˈhäs-t^əl-rē\

plural hos·tel·ries

Definition of HOSTELRY

: inn, hotel

Examples of HOSTELRY

1. <the grande dame of the city's hostelries, it has played host to presidents, kings, and Hollywood royalty>

First Known Use of HOSTELRY

14th century

Related to HOSTELRY

Synonyms: auberge, caravansary (or caravanserai), hospice, hostel, hotel, inn, lodge, public house, tavern

Related Words: B and B, bed-and-breakfast, guesthouse; apartment hotel; accommodations, lodgings, rest; court, motel, motor court, motor inn, motor lodge, resort, spa, tourist court, youth hostel; camp, campground; bunkhouse, dorm, dormitory; boardinghouse, lodging house, rooming house; doss-house [chiefly British], fleabag, flophouse

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