hostelry

English

Alternative forms

• hostelrie (archaic)

Etymology

From Middle English hostelerie, from Middle French hostellerie, from Old French hostelerie, ostelerie; by surface analysis, hostel +‎ -ry.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈhɒstəlɹi/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhɑstəlɹi/

Noun

hostelry (countable and uncountable, plural hostelries)

1. (countable) An inn that provides overnight accommodation for travellers (and, originally, their horses).
2. (uncountable) The art and skill of guest management at a commercial facility such as a hotel, inn, motel, bed and breakfast, or hostel.

   the hostelry trade

   a degree in hostelry and tourism

See also

• hostler