HOSTEL


Meaning of HOSTEL in English

/hos"tl/ , n. , v. hosteled, hosteling or ( esp. Brit. ) hostelled, hostelling .

n.

1. Also called youth hostel . an inexpensive, supervised lodging place for young people on bicycle trips, hikes, etc.

2. Brit. a residence hall at a university.

3. an inn.

v.i.

4. to travel, lodging each night at a hostel.

[ 1200-50; ME ( h ) ostel hospitale guest room. See HOSPITAL ]

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