auberges

noun

plural of auberge
as in hotels
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests they spent their honeymoon at a little French auberge that overflowed with charm

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Recent Examples of auberges Often lush, but occasionally sinister, this is a France of rustic auberges rather than refined arrondissements. — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auberges
  1. hotels
  2. hostels
  3. taverns
Noun
  • Construction has already begun on the new district, named the Water Gardens, which will include two hotels and residential and office towers, and is set for completion before the end of 2028.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Eligible restaurants, events and streaming services also earn at least 3%, with 5% back on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 8% back on Capital One Entertainment purchases.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of hotels
Noun
  • One five-star reviewer wore it daily during a month-long solo trip through Europe, including on long hikes and while sleeping in hostels.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Mahony Group runs three pubs and five backpacker hostels around Australia, from Melbourne in the state of Victoria to Cairns in the far north.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hostels
Noun
  • The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.
    — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
  • So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of taverns

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