rest-house

A traveler stops at a rest-house for the night.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A building providing temporary accommodation: A "rest-house" is a building, often located in a rural or remote area, that offers lodging and sometimes basic amenities for travelers, pilgrims, or officials on duty.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We stayed at a rest-house near the mountain pass during our trek. (A simple lodging facility for travelers.)
  • The government maintains several rest-houses along the highway for civil servants. (Accommodation for officials on official travel.)

Advanced Usage

• "to lodge at a rest-house": to stay overnight in such a facility.

  • The pilgrims lodged at a rest-house on their journey to the shrine. (They stayed in a basic inn.)

• "rest-house keeper": a person who manages or maintains a rest-house.

  • The rest-house keeper provided us with blankets and hot tea. (The caretaker of the lodging.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rest (n): a period of relaxation or sleep.

  • We took a short rest before continuing our hike. (A break from activity.)

• House (n): a building for human habitation.

  • They live in a large house in the city. (A dwelling place.)

Synonyms

• Inn: a commercial establishment providing lodging and food for travelers.
• Lodge: a building providing temporary accommodation, often in a rural setting.
• Hostel: a budget-friendly accommodation, often with shared facilities.

Phrasal Verbs

• Rest up: to recover strength by resting.
  • We need to rest up before the long drive tomorrow. (Recuperate through rest.)

Related Idioms

• A home away from home: a place where one feels as comfortable as at home.
  • The rest-house became a home away from home for us during the expedition. (A comforting temporary residence.)