boarding house
Definition
Noun: A private house or establishment that provides lodging and meals to paying guests on a regular or long-term basis, typically in a family-like setting.
Usage
A "boarding house" is a type of accommodation where guests, often called boarders, rent a room and receive meals as part of the agreement. It is less formal than a hotel and often implies a longer stay.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: In the 19th and early 20th centuries, boarding houses were a common and socially acceptable form of housing for single men and women, travelers, and workers.
- Legal/Terminological: In some jurisdictions, a "boarding house" may have a specific legal definition distinguishing it from other types of multi-tenant dwellings, often related to the provision of meals.
Variants and Related Words
- Boarder (noun): A person who lives in and receives meals at a boarding house.
- Boarding (noun, gerund): The act or practice of providing or receiving food and lodging for pay (e.g., "the cost of boarding").
- Lodging House / Rooming House (noun): A similar establishment that may provide rooms but not necessarily meals.
Synonyms
- Guesthouse
- Lodging House
- Pension (especially in a European context)
Related Phrases
- Full Board: An arrangement that includes accommodation and all meals.
- To take in boarders: A phrase describing the action of a homeowner who starts operating a boarding house.
Noun
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a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests
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