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Recent Examples of homestay
Until now, visitors—mostly hikers tackling the punishing Snowman Trek or guests attending the annual Royal Highland Festival—camped or stayed in homestays with outdoor bathrooms and heat limited to a bukhari stove.
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Erin Levi, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Cultural Sanctuaries is working on building a homestay within the community.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
It’s lined almost entirely with private, rentable homestays—perfect for families wanting an entire home to themselves.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Thailand Private Journey is a small group trip that includes elephant tracking, a bike ride through a World Heritage Site, a cooking class, float trips, and a two-night homestay in a Karen village.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Erin Levi, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Cultural Sanctuaries is working on building a homestay within the community.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
It’s lined almost entirely with private, rentable homestays—perfect for families wanting an entire home to themselves.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Thailand Private Journey is a small group trip that includes elephant tracking, a bike ride through a World Heritage Site, a cooking class, float trips, and a two-night homestay in a Karen village.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestay
Noun
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Longtime residents might remember the hot dogs and burgers making their way past eager students on field trips at the National Museum of American History’s revolving Carousel Cafeteria, or the large, greenhouse-like McDonald’s inside the Air and Space Museum.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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More than 1,000 Idaho students will get a first look at the expo for a field trip event on Friday.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Hotel guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the gym during their stay, including personal trainer sessions and group fitness classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Four chapters in Levine’s novel chronicle Ella’s stay at a boarding-style finishing school for girls where she is mercilessly bullied but also finds a best friend.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Noun
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More than a century later, the old-school Americana spirit is as strong as ever, now a summer sojourn for families and folks from all over New England.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Plans for at least two weddings were being discussed by staff during our sojourn.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Chapultepec Castle, once a sovereign residence, is worth a visit, as is Audiorama, an area filled with benches and speakers that pump out different types of music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The Russians regard Irwin’s unannounced visit as a grave breach of trust, setting a hefty price to make the problem go away.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Its abrasive, loud buzz is the sound of takeout arriving, dates buzzing up for the first sleepover and delivery drivers pressing a button and walking away without waiting for an answer.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Theresa Fusco never showed up at Lisa's house for their sleepover.—
Mary Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Homestay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestay. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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