Boardinghouse (noun)

1. A house or building where people can live and pay for meals and lodging on a weekly or monthly basis, typically catering to travelers or people who are temporarily away from home.
2. A house where students live and have their meals while attending a boarding school.

Origin:

The word boardinghouse is a combination of boarding and house, which refers to a house where people can live and pay for meals and lodging on a weekly or monthly basis.

Examples:

1. He was staying at a boardinghouse while he looked for a permanent place to live.
2. The boardinghouse was a popular place for travelers to stay when passing through the town.
3. He went to boardinghouse because his parents lived too far away.
4. The boardinghouse was known for its home-cooked meals.
5. The boardinghouse was a great option for people who needed a temporary place to stay.