homestay

/ˈhəʊmsteɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhəʊmsteɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhōm-ˌstā/ (ame, mw)

homestay — noun

  • homestaysingular
  • homestaysplural

1. an arrangement in which a traveller, especially a student or tourist, lives temp

1.名詞B1
釋義

an arrangement in which a traveller, especially a student or tourist, lives temporarily with a local family in the family's own home, usually paying for the room and meals.

例句

Jing found a homestay in Paris through her language school's recommendation.

During his homestay in Tokyo, Minh learned to cook traditional Japanese dishes.

collocation: during his ~

同義詞

文法句型

a + ~

~ + family

~ + program

用法筆記

Commonly used as a countable noun: 'I found a great homestay in Kyoto.' When referring to the host family themselves, native speakers say 'homestay family' rather than just 'homestay'.

常見錯誤

❌I booked a homestay hotel.
✅I booked a homestay.
💡'Homestay' already describes the accommodation type; adding 'hotel' creates a confusing mixed term.
❌She lives in a homestay permanently.
✅She lives with a homestay family for the semester.
💡A homestay is a temporary arrangement, not a permanent living situation.