homestay

[ hohm-stey ]

noun

1. housing accommodations in a home with a family in residence, as for a student or traveler:

   Foreign-exchange students can choose between a homestay or campus dormitory.

2. a period of time spent in homestay housing accommodations:

   my summer-long homestay with a French family.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homestay¹

First recorded in 1950–55; home ( def ) + stay ¹( def )