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Topic: Places

hostel

IPA: /ˈhɒstəl/

KK: /ˈhɑːstəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: A type of budget accommodation where travelers can rent a bed, often in a shared room, and sometimes have access to communal facilities.

Example: Many backpackers prefer to stay in a hostel to save money while traveling.

noun

Definition: A place where people can stay temporarily, often at a low cost, and usually shared with others, commonly used by young travelers.

Example: During my trip to Europe, I stayed in a cozy hostel that had a friendly atmosphere.

hosteller

IPA: /hɒˈstɛlə/

KK: /hɑːˈstɛlər/

noun

Definition: A person who stays in a hostel, which is a type of budget accommodation, often shared with other travelers.

Example: During my trip, I met a friendly hosteller who shared travel tips with me.

hotspot

IPA: /ˈhɒtspɒt/

KK: /hɑtspɑt/

noun

Definition: A place that is popular or active, often used to refer to areas with a lot of activity or interest, such as in technology or social settings.

Example: The café has become a hotspot for local artists and musicians.

house

IPA: /haʊs/

KK: /haʊs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To live in a place or to provide shelter for someone.

Example: They house their guests in a comfortable room.

noun

Definition: A building where people live, often providing shelter and a place to stay. It can also refer to a place where a group of people live together or a business establishment.

Example: They bought a new house in the suburbs.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide a place for someone or something to live or be stored.

Example: The new building will house several offices and a cafe.

houseboat

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌboʊt/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌboʊt/

noun

Definition: A type of boat that is designed to be used as a home or for living on the water.

Example: They spent the summer living on a houseboat by the lake.

houseboater

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌboʊtə/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌboʊtər/

noun

Definition: A person who lives on a boat that is designed to be used as a home.

Example: The houseboater enjoyed the peaceful life on the water, surrounded by nature.

housel

IPA: //ˈhaʊsəl//

KK: /ˈhaʊsəl/

noun

Definition: A religious ceremony in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed, symbolizing the body and blood of Christ.

Example: During the service, the congregation participated in the housel, sharing in the sacred meal.

transitive verb

Definition: To administer the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist to someone.

Example: The priest will housel the congregation during the service.

hovel

IPA: /ˈhɒvəl/

KK: /ˈhɑvəl/

noun

Definition: A small and often dirty or poorly built house where people live, usually in bad conditions.

Example: The family lived in a hovel on the outskirts of the city.

howe

IPA: /haʊ/

KK: /haʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of burial mound or hill, often used in ancient times for interring the dead.

Example: The archaeologists discovered a howe in the ancient burial site.

hub

IPA: /hʌb/

KK: /hʌb/

noun

Definition: A place or point that serves as a center for activities, interests, or connections.

Example: The city has become a hub for technology startups.

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