homestays

noun

plural of homestay
as in field trips

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  1. field trips
  2. visits
  3. sojourns
  4. stays
Noun
  • What gets prototyped there radiates into field trips, after-school programs and summer camps that reach thousands of children a year.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The cancellations for these schools also affect afternoon field trips, afternoon early childhood sessions and after-school activities.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of field trips
Noun
  • Have these items at the doorways for quick visits into the house.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The 1927 novel brings to life a family and their visits to Scotland’s Isle of Skye.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of visits
Noun
  • 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
  • As shoppers gear up for their European summer sojourns, brands are beating the tourist rush and setting up shop across the continent with temporary seasonal stores, beach club pop-ups and limited-time activations to capture the attention and dollars of the high-spending set.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Definition of sojourns
Noun
  • Kampgrounds of America also offers interesting stays beneath the stars, including sleeps in covered wagons and onsite cabins—all within five minutes of downtown Ely.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Standout features Up to $100 hotel statement credit each account anniversary year for stays booked through Chase Travel.
    — CNBC Select, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of stays
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“Homestays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestays. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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