Homestay

How it is used

Used in cultural and language travel; explain shared spaces and household expectations before arrival.

Example sentences

1. During the homestay, the student ate dinner with her hosts and practised everyday English.

   Sharing a household meal makes the host-home experience clear.

2. The agency checked that the homestay offered a private bedroom and a shared bathroom.

   The check distinguishes sleeping privacy from shared domestic facilities.

Common collocations

• homestay host
• arrange a homestay

Related terms

• accommodationA place to stay, such as a hotel room, apartment or guesthouse, or the service of providing somewhere to sleep for travellers.
• travel agencyA business that sells holidays, tours, tickets and hotel stays to travellers, often earning a commission from suppliers.

More terms: Room Types & Board

• double room
• twin room
• single room
• all-inclusive
• half board
• full board
• bed and breakfast
• suite
• sea view
• extra bed
• connecting rooms
• triple room