hos•tel
Pronunciation: (hos'tl), [key]
— n., v. -teled, -tel•ing -telled, -tel•ling.
—n.
- an inexpensive, supervised lodging place for young people on bicycle trips, hikes, etc.
- a residence hall at a university.
- an inn.
—v.i.
- to travel, lodging each night at a hostel.
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