hostelry

noun
/ˈhɒstəlɹi/UK/ˈhɑstəlɹi/US

Etymology

From Middle English hostelerie, from Middle French hostellerie, from Old French hostelerie, ostelerie; by surface analysis, hostel + -ry.

  1. derived from hostelerie
  2. derived from hostellerie
  3. inherited from hostelerie

Definitions

  1. An inn that provides overnight accommodation for travellers (and, originally, their…

    An inn that provides overnight accommodation for travellers (and, originally, their horses).

  2. The art and skill of guest management at a commercial facility such as a hotel, inn,…

    The art and skill of guest management at a commercial facility such as a hotel, inn, motel, bed and breakfast, or hostel.

    • the hostelry trade
    • a degree in hostelry and tourism

The neighborhood

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