Motel: meaning, definitions and examples

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motel

 

[ moสŠหˆtษ›l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place to stay

A motel is a roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in a low building with parking directly outside. Motels are often used by travelers as a convenient place to stop for the night.

Synonyms

guesthouse, inn, lodge, motor lodge

Examples of usage

  • The motel we stayed at last night was clean and comfortable.
  • After a long day of driving, we decided to pull over and check into a motel for some rest.
  • The motel offers affordable rates for those passing through the area.
  • I called ahead to reserve a room at the motel for our road trip.
  • We found a cozy little motel just off the highway for our overnight stay.

Translations

Translations of the word "motel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Motel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ motel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ motel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒผใƒ†ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท motel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ motel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท motel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจํ…”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุชูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ motel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ motel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑฝ่ฝฆๆ—…้ฆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ motel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณtel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ motel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ motel

Etymology

The term 'motel' is a portmanteau of 'motor' and 'hotel', reflecting the original concept of a hotel designed for motorists. Motels became popular in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s as more people began traveling by car. They offered a convenient and affordable option for travelers needing a place to stay overnight. Motels are still commonly found along highways and in rural areas, catering to road trippers and other travelers looking for a simple and convenient accommodation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,146, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.