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Topic: Travel

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.

hostelling

IPA: /ˈhɒstəlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɑːstəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The activity of staying in budget accommodations, often shared with other travelers, typically found in youth hostels.

Example: Many backpackers enjoy hostelling because it is a cost-effective way to travel and meet new people.

hostler

IPA: /ˈhɒstlə/

KK: /ˈhɑːstlər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of horses, especially at a place like an inn, or someone who services large vehicles like locomotives.

Example: The hostler prepared the horses for the guests at the inn.

hotel

IPA: /həʊˈtɛl/

KK: /hoʊˈtɛl/

noun

Definition: A place where people can stay temporarily, usually offering rooms, meals, and other services for travelers.

Example: We booked a room at the hotel for our vacation.

hotelman

IPA: /ˈhoʊtəlˌmæn/

KK: /ˈhoʊtəlˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who owns or manages a hotel, often responsible for overseeing its operations and staff.

Example: The hotelman greeted the guests with a warm smile as they arrived.

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.

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.

hovelling

IPA: /ˈhɒv.əl.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɑvəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A technique used to improve airflow in chimneys by adjusting the height of the sides or covering the top.

Example: The old house had a unique hovelling system that ensured smoke was efficiently drawn out of the chimney.

hurtle

IPA: /ˈhɜːrtl/

KK: /ˈhɜr.təl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move very quickly and often in a way that makes a loud noise.

Example: The car hurtled down the highway at an incredible speed.

transitive verb

Definition: To throw something with a lot of force or speed.

Example: He hurtled the ball across the field.

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