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."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
house
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
bed and breakfast
bed-and-breakfast
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
bikie
boardinghouses
bucket shop
cuppa
dressmaker
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
boarding house
dorm
dormitory
doss house
fleabag