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Recent Examples of hostelry The Turf, like the Miners an institution for generations that is now known around the world thanks to the Welcome to Wrexham documentary, was among those hostelries packed to the rafters. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 Sarasota, Florida The 1924 Frances Carlton, a 20-unit complex on the National Register of Historic Places, was modeled on ancient hostelries in the Pyrenees along the Spanish-French border. The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024 The name reflects the fact nature is infused into every aspect of the hostelry, from luxuriant plantings to the names given the 179 guest rooms, each a reference to a different bird or flower. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Inspired by the great hostelries of Europe, notably The Ritz in Paris, The Chateau’s stately façade angles behind formal gardens that usher guests into an unparalleled luxe experience. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hostelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostelry
Noun
  • At a crowded hotel bar, three women from County Kerry sit watching couples dance the Irish jive, an upbeat couples dance that resembles the Lindy Hop.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Some of it that idea of being in a hotel room and being vulnerable.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The tavern quickly became a favorite meeting spot for the Founding Fathers.
    Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
  • One of my favorites is at Pezoulas, a fish tavern once popular with performers and musicians that opened in the 1950s, with a tranquil outdoor patio reminiscent of a plateia on a Greek island.
    Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Its sturdy construction and combination lock provide extra protection in hotel rooms, hostels, or vacation rentals.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Pikio’s, located inside a Miami Beach hostel, had cleanliness issues.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Hostelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostelry. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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