backpackersとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

backpackers (複数形 backpackers)

1. A hostel catering to backpackers.
   • 2002, Laura Harper, Tony Mudd, and Paul Whitfield, New Zealand‎^[1], Rough Guides, →ISBN, page 790:

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

   • 2004, Mary Fitzpatrick et al., South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland‎^[2], Lonely Planet, →ISBN, page 199:

     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.

   • 2006, Byron Loker, New Swell‎^[3], →ISBN, page 76:

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

使用する際の注意点

• (hostel): Variously written with or without a final apostrophe, as "backpackers" or "backpackers'".

別の表記

• backpackers’