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hostel school
nounC1
/ˈhɒstl skuːl/A school that provides residential accommodation (like a hostel) for its students.
hosteler
nounC1
/ˈhɒstələ/A person who stays in hostels, especially a traveler or tourist.
hosteller
nounLow/Medium
/ˈhɒstələ(r)/A person who stays in a hostel, a type of inexpensive accommodation with shared facilities.
hostelling
nounMedium
/ˈhɒs.təl.ɪŋ/The activity of travelling cheaply and staying in hostels, especially in the context of youth travel.
hostelry
nounC1/C2 (low frequency, specialized vocabulary)
/ˈhɒstəlri/An old-fashioned or formal word for a hotel or inn.
hostess
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈhəʊstəs/A woman who receives and entertains guests.
hostess gown
nounC2
/ˈhəʊstəs ɡaʊn/An elegant, often floor-length, dress designed to be worn at home when entertaining guests.
hostie
nounVery Low (except in Aus/NZ)
Not applicable; term not used.A colloquial, primarily Australian and New Zealand term for a female flight attendant.
hostile
adjectivenounC1
/ˈhɒstaɪl/Showing strong opposition or aggression; unfriendly.
hostile architecture
nounC1
/ˈhɒstaɪl ˈɑːkɪtektʃə/An urban design strategy intended to prevent or discourage specific uses of public space, often by making it physically uncomfortable or impossible to engage in certain activities (e.g., sleeping, loitering, skateboarding).
hostile fire
nounC1
/ˈhɒstaɪl ˈfaɪə/Weapons fire from enemy forces, especially in a military context.
hostile sexism
nounC2
/ˈhɒstaɪl ˈsɛksɪz(ə)m/a form of prejudice against women characterized by antagonistic beliefs, feelings, and behaviors, often involving contempt, resentment, and overt discrimination
hostile takeover
nounC1
/ˈhɒstaɪl ˈteɪkəʊvə/An acquisition of one company by another against the wishes of the target company's board of directors and management.
hostile witness
nounC2
/ˈhɒs.taɪl ˈwɪt.nəs/In law, a witness who, when called to testify by one party in a trial, is biased against that party and may give evidence favorable to the opposing party.
hostility
nounB2
/hɒˈstɪl.ə.ti/Unfriendly or aggressive feelings or behaviour; antagonism.
hostler
nounC2
/ˈhɒslə/A person employed to look after the horses of people staying at an inn or other lodging.
hot
adjectiveadverbnoun+1A1
/hɒt/Having a high temperature.
hot air
nounB2
/ˌhɒt ˈeə(r)/speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks substance or meaning; empty, boastful, or deceptive talk.
hot bed
nounC1-C2 / Uncommon
/ˈhɒt.bɛd/A place or situation where a particular activity, idea, or phenomenon flourishes or is very common.
hot buttered rum
nounLow
/ˌhɒt ˌbʌtəd ˈrʌm/A traditional warm alcoholic beverage made with rum, hot water or cider, butter, sugar, and spices.

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