noun, verb -teled, -tel⋅ing or (especially British
) -telled, -tel⋅ling.| 1. | Also called youth hostel. an inexpensive, supervised lodging place for young people on bicycle trips, hikes, etc. |
| 2. | British. a residence hall at a university. |
| 3. | an inn. |
| 4. | to travel, lodging each night at a hostel. |