guesthouse

noun

guest·​house ˈgest-ˌhau̇s 

: 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

Hotels and guesthouses may no longer give out or display free single-use toiletries such as toothbrushes, razors, combs and shower caps. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Built in the early 20th century and spanning just two little bedrooms and baths, Lauder’s guesthouse is within walking distance of her family home, tucked among swaths of coastal plants. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026

In March 2026, the 28-year-old ended up moving into a guesthouse on 75-year-old Tom Ward's property, and what began as a practical living arrangement quickly turned into an unlikely bond that has captivated hundreds of thousands on TikTok. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

The sprawling property came with a 10,433-square-foot mansion, a guesthouse, a baseball diamond, and—perhaps surprisingly—a tennis court. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for guesthouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse