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.
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It has been specifically created with short stays in mind and could be a good fit as an Airbnb, a guesthouse, or similar. Adam Williams july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2025 An aerial view of the property, which sits on an acre of land that also includes a detached guesthouse, putting green, and basketball court. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 July 2025 Beige Is Not Always Boring In the guesthouse, where the Kells park Devon to keep her out of the way, the walls are a warm, light neutral color, and the trim is crisp white. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025 The former Haller inn has been reimagined by Teresa Pichler, who inherited her parents' guesthouse and transformed it into a contemporary space that bridges tradition and modern hospitality. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for guesthouse

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 25 Jul. 2025.

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