# hostel vs hostess

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hostel
*noun · IPA /ˈhɑstəl/ · frequency rank #16,493*
A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel.

### hostess
*noun · IPA /ˈhoʊstɪs/ · frequency rank #18,338*
A female host.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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