backpackers

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noun

A hostel catering to backpackers.

Less commonScrabble 27

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of backpacker
nounbackpackers (plural backpackers)

alternative backpackers’

  1. A hostel catering to backpackers.

    If the place really appeals you can stay at the backpackers across the street […]

    2002, Laura Harper, Tony Mudd, Paul Whitfield, New Zealand, Rough Guides, →ISBN, page 790
    2 more examples

    Low-season competition between the several backpackers and many guesthouses in town keeps prices down, but in high season expect steep price hikes (except at the backpackers) and book ahead.

    2004, Mary Fitzpatrick et al., South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland, Lonely Planet, →ISBN, page 199

    The girl's name was Sherry and she was from England and was staying at the backpackers' near the beach.

    2006, Byron Loker, New Swell, →ISBN, page 76
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