Associations to the word «Boardinghouse»

Wiktionary

BOARDINGHOUSE, noun. Alternative spelling of boarding house
BOARDINGHOUSE REACH, noun. The ability to reach a long distance across a table to get desired food.
BOARDINGHOUSE REACH, noun. The act of reaching across a table to get desired food, often considered poor etiquette because it invades others' personal space.

Dictionary definition

BOARDINGHOUSE, noun. A private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests.

Wise words

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