Hostelry: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿจ
Add to dictionary

hostelry

 

[ หˆhษ’stlษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place to stay

A hostelry is a lodging place or inn where travelers can stay overnight. It typically offers rooms for rent, meals, and other amenities for guests. Hostelries are often located along popular travel routes or in tourist destinations.

Synonyms

guesthouse, hostel, inn, lodging

Examples of usage

  • The weary travelers decided to stop at the hostelry for the night.
  • After a long journey, they were grateful to find a cozy hostelry to rest in.
  • The hostelry provided comfortable beds and a hearty breakfast for its guests.
  • The hostelry had a rustic charm that appealed to visitors looking for a unique experience.
  • The quaint hostelry was known for its warm hospitality and delicious home-cooked meals.

Translations

Translations of the word "hostelry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น albergaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเคพเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gasthaus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penginapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zajazd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—…้คจ(ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท auberge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hostal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท han

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hostinec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hostinec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—…้ฆ† (lวšguวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gostilna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gistihรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะฝะฐา› าฏะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mehmanxana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hostal

Etymology

The term 'hostelry' originated from the Old French word 'hostel', which referred to a place of lodging or shelter. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote an inn or lodging house for travelers. Hostelries have been an essential part of travel accommodations throughout history, providing a place for weary travelers to rest and refresh themselves. Today, hostelry continues to be used to describe traditional inns or guesthouses that offer lodging and hospitality to guests.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,094, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.