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- [hos-tl]
- /ˈhɒs tl/
- /ˈjuːθˌhɒs.təl.ɪŋ/
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- [hos-tl]
- /ˈhɒs tl/
Definitions of hostelling word
- noun hostelling Also called youth hostel. an inexpensive, supervised lodging place for young people on bicycle trips, hikes, etc. 1
- noun hostelling British. a residence hall at a university. 1
- noun hostelling an inn. 1
- verb without object hostelling to travel, lodging each night at a hostel. 1
- noun hostelling The practice of staying in youth hostels when on holiday, or travelling. 1
- noun hostelling the practice of staying at youth hostels when travelling 0
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Origin of hostelling
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English (h)ostel < Old French < Late Latin hospitāle guest room. See hospital
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Parts of speech for Hostelling
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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hostelling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hostelling
verb hostelling
- reside — to apply new siding, as to a house.
- abide — to tolerate; put up with
- perch — a pole or rod, usually horizontal, serving as a roost for birds.
- house — a building in which people live; residence for human beings.
- accommodate — If a building or space can accommodate someone or something, it has enough room for them.
Antonyms for hostelling
verb hostelling
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- dislodge — to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
- get out — an offspring or the total of the offspring, especially of a male animal: the get of a stallion.
- turn away — move further from sth, sb
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