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Caravansary

A roadside inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest.

📖 Definitions of "Caravansary"

noun

1
A roadside inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest.
2
An upscale hotel.
3
A home or shelter for caravans.

🔄 Synonyms of "Caravansary"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
caravanserainoun	(chiefly historical) A roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.
caravan innnoun	an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
khannoun	A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Caravansary"

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Word	Definition
caravanserainoun	(chiefly historical) A roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.
khannoun	A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.
caravan innnoun	an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
innnoun	Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.
serainoun	A caravanserai; an inn.
caravanseranoun	Alternative spelling of caravanserai. [(chiefly historical) A roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.]
caravanserynoun	Alternative spelling of caravanserai. [(chiefly historical) A roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.]
caravan sitenoun	An area of land designed for people to stay in their caravans.
caravan parknoun	(Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) An area containing caravans either for holiday rental, or for holiday use by their owners.
caravanettenoun	A campervan.
caravannoun	(Australia, British, New Zealand, South Africa) A furnished vehicle towed behind a car, etc., and used as a dwelling when stationary.
caravettenoun	A small caravan (mobile home).
casernenoun	Alternative form of casern. [A lodging for soldiers in a garrison town (formerly usually near the rampart); a barracks.]
carparknoun	Alternative spelling of car park. [(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, Hong Kong, India) An outdoor area or a building where cars may be parked.]
hostelrienoun	Obsolete form of hostelry. [(countable) An inn that provides overnight accommodation for travellers (and, originally, their horses).]
autocampnoun	A campground for tourists travelling by automobile.
campsitenoun	A place where one or more tents may be pitched for an overnight stay in an outdoor area.
resthousenoun	A house where travellers can stay; a guesthouse.
cazernnoun	Alternative form of casern. [A lodging for soldiers in a garrison town (formerly usually near the rampart); a barracks.]
bivouacnoun	An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.