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hostel Definition

hos·tel (häs′təl)

noun

an inn; hostelry; specif., youth hostel

Etymology: ME < OFr < LL hospitale: see hospital

intransitive verb

to stop at hostels when traveling

hostel Synonyms

hostel

n.

lodging, youth hotel, accommodations for bicyclists, inn; see hotel.

hostel Synonyms

hostel

v.

travel by bicycle, hitchhike, make a tour; see travel 2.

hostel Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • locate: The Circus -two hostels located in the central district of Berlin.
  • refurbish: The recently refurbished hostel at Blaxhall was a fine venue for the AGM and a very convenient center for an excellent weekend's cycling.
  • situate: One was a boat, harbored in the center of Stockholm and the other, a large hostel situated in a residential area.

Adjective modifier

  • homeless: The new program will be set in a homeless hostel, and will star a host of stars in a modern look at homelessness.
  • self-catering: This is a self-catering hostel, but with a pub nearby. 'A ' walks guaranteed anyone willing to lead a 'B ' group?
  • independent: Newly built independent hostel for up to 40 people.
  • nearby: We stayed at a nearby hostel, and three days later were on our way to London.
  • cheap: Hotels, travel, cheap Hostels have been around in one form or another for a long time.

Modifies a noun

  • accommodation: Hostel type accommodation is situated on the upper floors.
  • accomodation: Work has gone into sourcing cheap hotel and hostel accomodation and free accommodation in homes, halls and community centers.
  • resident: Offers of homes for hostels residents has slowed to a trickle.

Noun used with modifier

  • backpacker: The world of the backpackers hostel is a weird one.
  • youth: Two youth hostels have become the first UK winners of a top European green award.
  • bail: Those remanded in custody awaiting trial or required to live in a bail hostel are entitled to housing benefit for up to 52 weeks.
  • backpacking: Above all, however, staying in backpacking hostels is - more often than not - a great deal of fun!
  • probation: If your partner is in a bail or probation hostel, you can still claim income support at the couples rate.
  • homelessness: The conference focussed on the new ' Revolving Door ' system between prison, homelessness hostels and hospitals.

Possessives

  • backpacker: Further details at: Camping in Colonsay The backpackers ' hostel provides one possible alternative for potential campers or caravanners.

Preposition: for

  • homeless: Today we would probably call them hostels for the homeless, who might or might not be disabled.
  • pilgrim: Maison Dieu Hall, Dover was founded in 1203 as a hostel for pilgrims, the hall houses a collection of flags and armor.