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

The two main characters were barely veiled versions of Rob and Nick, who was living in his parents’ guesthouse at the time of the killings. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

In addition to a secluded primary suite featuring a private ipe wood deck, dressing room, and limestone and Calacatta marble bath, other highlights include a one-bedroom guesthouse with a full kitchen, plus its own living and dining area. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

Minutes ago, Molly arrived at Casa San Juan, the guesthouse where Peace Action’s visitors stay, to have an early breakfast with this delegation of students. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Molly Berry, the founder of the Luna Zorro textile brand, recently renovated a two-room guesthouse in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala, with textiles handwoven by artisan partners and locally made ceramics, lighting, and woodwork. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 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