hostel
noun/ˈhɑstəl/
Frequency rank: #8,301 most common English word
Meaning
a cheap lodging place offering basic accommodation, especially for travelers or young people.
Example sentence
During her backpacking trip through Europe, she stayed at hostel every night to save money.
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