homestays

noun

plural of homestay
as in field trips

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  1. field trips
  2. visits
  3. sojourns
  4. stays
Noun
  • The picture is much different when Code Pink describes China, where the group has taken multiple field trips.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • E’Mari, a Springfield middle school student, was among more than 800 students from numerous districts attending end of school year field trips at the resort, which frequently hosts such events for schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of field trips
Noun
  • Along with return airport transfers, VIP airport assistance, 30-minute photo sessions, daily wellness activities, Balinese house visits, private melukat purification ceremonies, and jamu-making classes are all complimentary.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • How often to go In Japan, head spa visits aren’t a one-and-done flex.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of visits
Noun
  • From historical Irish mansions to romantic Italian sojourns, these are the best of the best hotels across Europe and the UK.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • His Instagram page is packed with stunning photos from the actor’s sojourns, including Stonehenge, Gettysburg, South Africa, Egypt, and Poland.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of sojourns
Noun
  • Past literary guests of note have included Rudyard Kipling, Bram Stoker, Agatha Christie, and Stephen King, the latter who outlined the bestselling Misery during one of his stays.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Of the 255 rooms, 72 are suites, which shows how thoughtfully the resort is set up for families, groups, and longer stays.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of stays
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“Homestays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestays. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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