homestay

• home stay

From home +‎ stay, nowadays a reborrowing from Japanese ホームステイ (hōmusutei).^[1]

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhoʊmˌsteɪ/

homestay (plural homestays)

1. A system whereby students, visiting a foreign country to study, board with a local family at an affordable price.
   • 2023 May 31, Cliona Elliott, “8 reasons to travel to Pakistan”, in intrepidtravel.com‎^[2]:

     Whether you’re crossing paths with shepherds in the mountains or staying with a family at a homestay, the warmth of the people will linger in your heart long after your trip ends.

2. A house used primarily as the residence of the owner but with the business of accommodating paying guests.