Definition

Noun: A bedroom in a house, hotel, or other lodging that is specifically reserved and furnished for the use of visitors or guests, not for the regular occupants.

Usage

The word "guestroom" is used to specify a room's designated purpose. It is a compound noun, typically written as one word. It describes a private space, usually containing a bed and basic furnishings, where guests can sleep and store their belongings during a visit.

Examples

• We have prepared the guestroom for your parents' stay this weekend.
• The hotel suite featured a master bedroom and a separate guestroom.
• Could you please put fresh towels in the guestroom?

Advanced Usage

• The term implies hospitality and preparation for visitors. It is often used in contexts of home ownership, hospitality management, and real estate.
• While primarily a noun, it can function attributively as a noun adjunct (e.g., "guestroom door," "guestroom key").

Variants and Related Words

• Guest room: An accepted alternative spelling, written as two separate words. The meaning is identical.
• Spare room: A more general term for an unused bedroom, which may function as a guestroom but could also be an office, storage room, etc. A guestroom is a type of spare room.
• Guest suite: A more luxurious accommodation, often implying a bedroom with an attached private bathroom or sitting area.

Synonyms

• Visitor's room
• Spare bedroom

Antonyms

• Master bedroom
• Owner's suite
• Primary bedroom

Related Phrases

• To have a guestroom: To possess a home with a dedicated room for guests.
  • They were able to host us because they have a guestroom.
• To set up the guestroom: To prepare the room for incoming guests.
  • I need to set up the guestroom before our friends arrive.

Noun

1. a bedroom that is kept for the use of guests