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Definition of: hostel
(hos′təl) noun
An inn; a lodging house; especially, a youth hostel, a supervised shelter for the use of young people on walking trips. Also hos′tel·ry (-təl·rē), hos·tler·y (hos′·lər·ē). [<OF <LL hospitale inn <hospes guest. Doublet of HOTEL, HOSPITAL.]
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