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Word List: Accomodation - list 3
- disturb
(verb) - Definition:
- to confuse or irritate a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts or actions
- Example:
- The noisy ventilation disturbed me during the exam.
- separate [ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət]
(adjective) - Definition:
- not connected or attached to anything else; not together with something or someone
- Example:
- I try to keep my personal life separate from work.
- separate rooms
(Chunk) - Example:
- Due to a huge fight the couple took separate rooms.
- double room, double rooms
(noun) - Definition:
- an accommodation providing a double bed for two people to share, usually a couple
- Example:
- We need a double room for us and two single rooms for our friends.
- board [bɔː(r)d]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- regular meals or the amount paid for them in a place of lodging
- Example:
- Board in this hotel includes breakfast and dinner.
- board and lodging
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- a place of lodging with daily meals, usually provided in return for rent or other considerations
- Example:
- In return for my work, board and lodging is free.
- full board
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- an arrangement in which a hotel provides bed and breakfast and a meal at both lunchtime and in the evening
- Example:
- We only stay in hotels which offer full board.
- Synonym(s):American plan
- half board
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- an arrangement in which a hotel provides bed and breakfast and an evening meal, but no meal at lunchtime
- Example:
- We only need half board because we are usually not at the hotel during the day.
- check in
(verb) - Definition:
- to announce or record one's arrival at a hotel, airport etc.
- Example:
- You can check in any time.
- Antonym(s):check out
- check out
(verb) - Definition:
- to confirm and pay for goods and services at a facility, e.g. a hotel, when leaving
- Example:
- Be sure to check out of the hotel before noon.
- Antonym(s):check in
- reception, receptions
(noun) - Definition:
- the front desk of a hotel or office where guests are received
- Example:
- I asked for a blow-dryer at the reception.
- porter, porters [ˈpɔː(r)tə(r)]
(noun) - Definition:
- a person who carries luggage and related objects in a hotel
- Example:
- By the time I reached the hotel I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting.
- Synonym(s):concierge
- lounge, lounges [laʊndʒ]
(noun) - Definition:
- an establishment in a hotel, similar to a bar, that serves alcohol and you are able to sit comfortably as music is being played softly in the background and/or a television programme is being displayed
- Example:
- We met in the lounge at 8 pm.
- lobby, lobbies
(noun) - Definition:
- an entryway or reception area in a hotel
- Example:
- I had to wait in the lobby for hours before I could access my room.
- view, views [vjuː]
(noun) - Definition:
- the act of seeing or looking at something; something to look at, such as a scenery
- Example:
- The room has sea view.
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/private-life/travel-and-tourism/accomodation/list-3/
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