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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

caravanserai

/kærəvænˈseɪri/ noun · British & US
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What does caravanserai mean?

noun

A large building or group of buildings, typically in a desert or mountainous region, where travelers could rest and find food and water. A caravanserai was often a fortified structure, with rooms for merchants and their animals.

Example

"The ancient Silk Road was lined with caravanserais, where merchants could rest and trade goods."

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