hostel (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhɒstəl/
Definition
An inexpensive, managed lodging house or dormitory offering basic accommodation, especially for young travelers, students, or hikers.
Examples
We found a clean and affordable hostel in the city center.
The hostel provided lockers for guests to store their valuables.
Many hostels offer communal kitchens where travelers can cook their own meals.
How to Use hostel
- stay in a hostel (prepositional phrase)
- To reside temporarily in a hostel. — "They chose to stay in a hostel for their backpacking adventure."
- hostel for (collocation)
- A hostel designated for a specific group or purpose. — "This is a women-only hostel for female travelers seeking extra security."
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