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guest room

/ˈɡɛst ruːm/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A room in a private house set aside for overnight visitors.

Example Sentences:
  • We spent all weekend preparing the guest room for our visiting relatives.
  • She placed fresh towels and flowers on the bed in the guest room.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

The term combines 'guest' (from Middle English 'gest', ultimately from Proto-Indo-European '*ghos-ti-', meaning 'stranger, guest, host') and 'room' (from Old English 'rūm', meaning 'space, expanse, room'). Historically reflecting the cultural tradition of hospitality, a room specifically designated for visitors emerged strongly with domestic architecture developments in the late Middle Ages and early modern period.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'room' ready for a 'guest' who comes to visit.

Frequently Asked Questions About “guest room

1. What is the meaning of “guest room” in English?

In English, guest room (noun) is defined as: “A room in a private house set aside for overnight visitors.”.

2. How do you use “guest room” in a sentence?

We spent all weekend preparing the guest room for our visiting relatives.

3. What are English synonyms of “guest room”?

Common synonyms include:spare room,visitors' room,chamber

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “guest room”?

The term combines 'guest' (from Middle English 'gest', ultimately from Proto-Indo-European '*ghos-ti-', meaning 'stranger, guest, host') and 'room' (from Old English 'rūm', meaning 'space, expanse, room'). Historically reflecting the cultural tradition of hospitality, a room specifically designated for visitors emerged strongly with domestic architecture developments in the late Middle Ages and early modern period.