caravanserai

/ˌkærəvænsɛˈriː, -sɛrɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A large building, typically near a town or city, where travelers could find shelter, food, and water, especially in medieval times.

“The group of traders stopped at a caravanserai to rest and replenish their supplies.”

Synonyms

  • hostel
  • inn
  • waystation

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis