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