Guest House

Pronunciation: /ɡɛst haʊs/

Definitions of guest house

noun a small lodging establishment typically providing accommodations for travelers or tourists

Example Sentences

A1 I stayed at a guest house during my vacation.

A2 The guest house provided a comfortable place to rest after a long day of sightseeing.

B1 The guest house owner recommended some great local restaurants to try.

B2 The guest house had a beautiful garden where guests could relax and enjoy the scenery.

C1 The guest house was fully booked during the peak tourist season.

C2 The guest house offered a variety of amenities including a pool, spa, and fitness center.

Examples of guest house in a Sentence

formal The guest house provides a comfortable and welcoming accommodation for visitors.

informal The guest house is a cozy place to stay while you're in town.

slang Let's crash at the guest house for the weekend.

figurative The guest house of my mind is always open to new ideas and perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of guest house

• past tense: stayed
• plural: guest houses
• comparative: more guest house
• superlative: most guest house
• present tense: stay
• future tense: will stay
• perfect tense: have stayed
• continuous tense: is staying
• singular: guest house
• positive degree: guest house
• infinitive: to stay
• gerund: staying
• participle: staying

Origin and Evolution of guest house

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'guest house' originated from the Old English word 'gæsthus', which was a combination of 'gæst' meaning guest and 'hus' meaning house.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a house or building where guests or travelers could stay temporarily, the term 'guest house' has evolved to also encompass small lodging establishments that offer accommodations for paying guests.