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homestays

homestays is the plural of homestay.

Meaning of homestay

Noun

homestay (plural homestays)

  1. A system whereby students, visiting a foreign country to study, board with a local family at an affordable price.
    • Whether you’re crossing paths with shepherds in the mountains or staying with a family at a homestay, the warmth of the people will linger in your heart long after your trip ends.2023 May 31, Cliona Elliott, “8 reasons to travel to Pakistan”, in intrepidtravel.com
  2. A house used primarily as the residence of the owner but with the business of accommodating paying guests.

Questions about homestays

What is homestays the plural of?
Homestays is the plural of homestay.

Words near homestays in the dictionary

  1. homestate
  2. homestates
  3. homestay
  4. homestayer
  5. homestayers
  6. homestays
  7. homestead
  8. Homestead Valley
  9. homesteaded
  10. homesteader
  11. homesteaders

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