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hostelry en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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• /ˈhɒstəlɹi/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• /ˈhɑstəlɹi/ (General-American)

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (countable) An inn that provides overnight accommodation for travellers (and, originally, their horses).
2. (uncountable) The art and skill of guest management at a commercial facility such as a hotel, inn, motel, bed and breakfast, or hostel.
   • a degree in hostelry and tourism
   • the hostelry trade

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Relateds

hostler