Meaning of the word "boarding house" in English

What does "boarding house" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

boarding house

US /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ haʊs/
UK /ˈbɔːdɪŋ haʊs/

Noun

a house in which lodgers are provided with meals and lodging

Example:
During college, she lived in a small boarding house near campus.
The old lady ran a respectable boarding house for students.