Definitions

1. noun

A place where travelers, especially those on a journey, can find lodging or rest; an inn or hostel.

“We decided to stop by the old posada for the night, as the town was too quiet for our liking.”

2. noun

A series of nine days of festivities in Mexico and other countries, commemorating the journey of the Holy Family and taking place before Christmas.

“The family spent their days singing Christmas carols and their nights at the posada, where they’d reenact the Holy Family’s search for a place to stay.”

3. verb

To take up residence or settle down, especially in a place previously uninhabited.

“The pioneers decided to posada in the new land, starting a thriving community.”