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Boarding House

Definition:

A boarding house is a lodging establishment where people rent furnished rooms and share common areas such as a kitchen, dining room, and bathroom with other residents.

Primary Usage:

In its primary sense, a boarding house refers to a residential building offering accommodations to individuals or groups for an extended period, usually with meals included.

Sample Sentences:

• I found a cozy boarding house near my university to stay during my semester.
• The boarding house provides affordable housing for travelers and students.
• During the summer, many tourists prefer staying in a boarding house instead of expensive hotels.

Secondary Usage:

In a secondary sense, boarding house refers to a place where individuals pay for a short-term stay, typically overnight, offering temporary shelter and usually without meals.

Sample Sentences:

• When my flight got canceled, the airline arranged for accommodation in a boarding house nearby.
• The local residents opened their doors, turning their homes into temporary boarding houses for the victims of the flood.
• Traveling on a budget, I opted for a boarding house near the airport for a one-night stay.

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