Caravanserai (Noun)
Meaning
An inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Traders and travelers rested at the ancient caravanserai, a labyrinthine inn with a magnificent courtyard.
- As the camel train entered the walled city, they made for the vibrant caravanserai, seeking shelter for the night.
- In the heart of the desert trading town stood a mighty caravanserai, its rooms and stalls catering to merchants from afar.
- After months on the Silk Road, the group gratefully arrived at the welcoming caravanserai, its fountains and pools a welcome respite.
- Having navigated the treacherous mountain passes, the caravanserai's promise of hot food and warm lodging was a siren call to the weary traveler.