homestay
noun/ˈhəʊmsteɪ/
/ˈhəʊmsteɪ/
- [countable, uncountable] an arrangement that provides accommodation for students or tourists in the home of a family in exchange for payment
- The trip includes a homestay in a traditional village.
- We arrange homestays for students and school groups.
- Live with an American family in homestay and learn the language and customs.
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- [countable] (especially Australian English, New Zealand English) a private house that offers accommodation for paying guests
- We went out for the day and came back to the homestay in late afternoon.
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