accommodation house
The term "accommodation house" is commonly used in Australia and New Zealand to describe a place offering lodging for travelers.
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Definition
B2Travel
(general)A place that provides lodging and sometimes meals for travelers or temporary residents.
Example
- We stayed at a cozy accommodation house during our trip to the countryside.
- The accommodation house offered a hearty breakfast every morning.
C1Historical
(euphemistic)A building where rooms are rented out for short periods, often for illicit activities.
Example
- In the 19th century, some accommodation houses had a reputation for offering rooms to people seeking privacy for illicit activities.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "accommodation house":
boarding housepension houserooming houseaccommodation ladderapartment housereceiving housecommon housegreat housebig houseaffordable housing