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noun mo·tel \mō-ˈtel\

Simple Definition of motel

  • : a place that is next to a road and that has rooms for people to stay in especially when they are traveling by car

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of motel

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

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Origin and Etymology of motel

blend of motor and hotel


First Known Use: 1925

MOTEL Defined for Kids

motel

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noun mo·tel \mō-ˈtel\

Definition of motel for Students

  1. :  a building or group of buildings for travelers to stay in which the rooms are usually reached directly from an outdoor parking area



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  1. Spanish Central: Translation of motel Nglish: Translation of motel for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of motel for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about motel

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