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  1. 홈 /
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  4. a place to stay

a place to stay

/ə pleɪs tu steɪ/
temporary accommodation

We need to find a place to stay for the night.

We need to find temporary accommodation for the night.


informal

A location where someone can temporarily live or sleep, such as a hotel, hostel, or rented room.

After a long drive, we checked into a place to stay near the beach.

After a long drive, we checked into a temporary accommodation near the beach.

Travelers often look for affordable places to stay in big cities.

Travelers often look for affordable temporary accommodations in big cities.

This phrase is commonly used when referring to short-term lodging, especially during travel.

Collocations

affordable place to stayinexpensive temporary accommodationfind a place to staylocate temporary lodging

Synonyms

temporary accommodationlodgingovernight stayroom to rent

Antonyms

permanent homehomelessness

Related Phrases

a place to crashphrase
a casual or informal place to sleep temporarily
a place to restphrase
a location to relax or sleep

Pro Tip

Usage in Travel

This phrase is commonly used when planning trips or discussing accommodations.

Formal vs. Informal

While 'a place to stay' is informal, 'temporary accommodation' is more formal.

Gold Rule

Clarity

Always specify the type of place (e.g., hotel, hostel) if possible for better understanding.

Word Origin

The phrase combines the words 'place' (a location) and 'to stay' (to reside temporarily), forming a common expression for short-term lodging.

Usage Notes

This phrase is widely used in travel and hospitality contexts. It can refer to any type of temporary lodging, from hotels to Airbnb rentals.

Word Breakdown

a place
a location
noun phrase
+
to stay
to reside temporarily
infinitive verb
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