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Airbnb

name
/ˌɛəɹˌbiːɛnˈbiː/

Etymology

Shortening of the company's former name AirBed & Breakfast, coined by co-founders Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia in 2007, who originally came up with the idea of putting an air mattress in their living room and turning it into a bed and breakfast. Equivalent to air + B&B (“bed and breakfast”).

Definitions

  1. An online vacation rental marketplace, operated by Airbnb, Inc.

  2. The system of renting out apartments by means of an intermediary website, popularized by…

    The system of renting out apartments by means of an intermediary website, popularized by the company of the same name.

    • It's more of an Airbnb model than a proper let.
    • Congratulations, you're fully qualified to be part of the Airbnb revolution! Whether you're looking to start hosting your property or want to grow your existing reputation and profits, this is the perfect destination for you.
    • The market space in Airbnb is becoming more competitive as big money players are entering the game of home-sharing.

  3. An apartment offered for renting by means of this system.

    • I am staying at an Airbnb for the summer.
    • The thought of turning it into an Airbnb had crossed my mind – albeit only fleetingly.
    • I'd found an Airbnb not far from the university and, after a quick nap, met up again with Trudy, who had promised to show me the Regina ropes.
  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. To rent (an apartment) by Airbnb or similar means, whether as a lessor or a lessee.

      • "In neighborhoods like the Mission, which has become ground zero for displacement, you see that as high as 40 percent of the housing stock that could be rented is being Airbnb'ed," said Supervisor David Campos in an interview.

    2. To pursue this activity by Airbnb or similar means, whether as a lessor or a lessee.

      • In fact, I’m at my daughter’s house in Nashville—we came down here and quarantined for 12 days, Airbnb’ed, and moved into her house, because she’s about to give birth any second. And I brought my sewing with me—I’m excited for the future.

    3. Alternative form of Airbnb.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA