Hotel
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Hotel

Definition of HOTEL

—a communications code word for the letter h

First Known Use of HOTEL

1952

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge

ho·tel

noun \hō-ˈtel, ˈhō-ˌ\

Definition of HOTEL

: an establishment that provides lodging and usually meals, entertainment, and various personal services for the public : inn
ho·tel·dom \-dəm\ noun

Examples of HOTEL

  1. check out of a hotel
  2. <for their 50th anniversary they stayed at one of the finest hotels in San Francisco>

Origin of HOTEL

French hôtel, from Old French hostel hostel
First Known Use: 1765

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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