hostelry

noun
UK: /ˈhɒstəlri/
US: /ˈhɑːstlri/

  1. A place that provides lodging, especially a simple or traditional inn.

    1. The hostelry was small, but clean.
    2. After a long journey, they sought refuge in a cozy hostelry near the woods.

Synonyms

inn hotel lodging tavern

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hostelry" is /ˈhɒstəlri/ in British English and /ˈhɑːstlri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hostelry": inn, hotel, lodging, tavern.

Example usage of "hostelry": "The hostelry was small, but clean.". More examples on the page.