Boardinghouse
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noun.
a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests.
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noun.
Alternative spelling of
boarding house
.
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noun.
a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests
Word Usage
"He tries to phone Suryeon, but the nearest phone to the boardinghouse is at the Wu house and Jongsuk is intercepting the calls."