Boarding House (Noun)
Meaning
A private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The travelers checked into a cozy boarding house on the outskirts of town that offered a warm fire and a hearty meal.
- After losing her job, Sarah was forced to move into a crowded boarding house with several other struggling young adults.
- The large old house on the hill had been converted into a boarding house that catered to students attending the nearby university.
- Mark had lived in several boarding houses during his years on the road, but none as welcoming as Mrs. Jenkins' place.
- As a struggling artist, Alex was grateful to find a boarding house that offered cheap rent and a community of fellow creatives.