Definition of Homestay

1. Noun. a system whereby students visiting a foreign country to study board with a local family at an affordable price ¹

2. Noun. a house used primarily as the residence of the owner but with the business of accommodating paying guests ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Homestay

1. a period during which a visitor in a foreign country lives with a local family [n -STAYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homestay

homesites
homesitter
homesitters
homesitting
homeslice
homeslices
homesourcing
homespun
homespun(p)
homespun fabric
homespuns
homestall
homestalls
homestand
homestands
homestay (current term)
homestays
homestead
homestead law
homesteaded
homesteader
homesteaders
homesteading
homesteads
homestretch
homestretches
homestyle
hometime
hometown
hometowned

Literary usage of Homestay

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to New Zealand by Bette Flagler (2005)
"homestay is often used interchangeably with bed and breakfast. At a homestay, though, expect to interact more with the family. ..."

2. Beautiful Accomodation in New South Wales, Australia: The Discerning Guide by Jennifer Marie Lamattina (2004)
"Caraway Lodge homestay is near the centre of Echuca and is a roomy, comfortable and elegant Victorian villa - perfect for couples travelling together, ..."

3. Daytrips Eastern Australia: 60 One Day Adventures by Car, Rail Or Bus by James Postell (2004)
"If you use the Eco Platypus Tours, you will be staying at a comfortable and modest accommodation that is more of a homestay than a hotel. ..."

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