motel

noun

mo·​tel mō-ˈtel 

: an establishment which provides lodging and parking and in which the rooms are usually accessible from an outdoor parking area

Examples of motel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With his ring nearly drained, Hal has to return to the motel to recharge it. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

But constantly feeding the content machine and resting your head on couches and motel pillows eventually takes its toll. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026

Investigators believe Nordquist died at a motel in Hopewell, New York, after being beaten and tortured for days. — Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

However, his introspection is cut short by Zoe’s arrival at his motel room. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

blend of motor and hotel

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for motel

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel

Kids Definition

motel

noun

mo·​tel mō-ˈtel 

: a building or group of buildings which provide lodgings and in which the rooms are usually reached directly from an outdoor parking lot