boarding house
A 'boarding house' is a type of residence that offers both lodging and meals to paying guests, often for extended periods.
Definition
B2General
(common)A private house where guests pay for both lodging and meals.
Example
- She decided to stay at a boarding house during her internship in the city.
B2Education
(academic)A building at a boarding school where students live during the school term.
Example
- The boarding house at the school was home to many international students.
C1Historical
(historical)A common type of urban lodging in the 19th and early 20th centuries, often used by travelers, students, and workers.
Example
- In the 1920s, many young professionals lived in boarding houses in New York City.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boarding house":
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