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guesthouse

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/ˈɡɛsthaʊs/ · guest-house

A small lodging establishment that provides accommodation for guests, typically less expensive than hotels.

Meanings

nounformal

A small lodging establishment that provides accommodation for guests, typically less expensive than hotels.

ایک چھوٹا مہمان خانہ جو مہمانوں کے لئے رہائش فراہم کرتا ہے، عام طور پر ہوٹلوں سے کم قیمت پر۔

مہمان خانہ

mehmaan khana

Synonyms

innlodginghostelسرائےٹھہرنے کی جگہدھرم شالا

Antonyms

residencehotelabodeرہائشہوٹلگھر

Common Collocations

  • family guesthouse
  • bed and breakfast guesthouse
  • cozy guesthouse

Example Sentences

The guesthouse offered complimentary breakfast to all visitors.

مہمان خانے نے تمام مہمانوں کو مفت ناشتہ فراہم کیا۔

mehmaan khanay ne tamaam mehmaanon ko muft nashta faraham kiya.

We stayed in a charming guesthouse during our trip.

ہماری سفر کے دوران ایک دلکش مہمان خانے میں رہائش تھی۔

hamari safar ke doran ek dilkash mehmaan khanay mein rihaish thi.

The guesthouse was located near the beach.

مہمان خانہ سمندر کے قریب واقع تھا۔

mehmaan khanā samandar ke qareeb waqiya tha.

Easily Confused With

hostel:A hostel is typically a budget accommodation that often includes shared rooms, while a guesthouse usually offers private rooms.

Word Family

guest
nounمہمان
hosting
verbمیزبانی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a house where guests are welcomed.

Imagine a cozy house with a 'Welcome' sign.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "guest + house" — a house for guests

First known use: 19th century

The term 'guesthouse' has been in use since the late 19th century, referring to an establishment that provides accommodations for travelers.