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motels

noun

plural of motel

as in lodgings

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Recent Examples of motels Sierra Fitzpatrick of Step up on Second, the nonprofit the city contracts with to run the motels, referred The Bee to the city and the motel. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 And our best times at motels were spent swimming in the dark in the motel pool. — Anne Carson, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025

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Upgrade your lodgings by booking a room with a fireplaces or even a covered terrace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Dylan was reportedly so wasted that the burly Von Schmidt had to carry him back to his lodgings.

— Sean Wilentz, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of lodgings

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In the newer buildings—built in the same style as the original house—some accommodations feature a private pool and garden area, which is the perfect space for a small family, bridal suite, or honeymoon escape.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Plans call for a 40-room luxury hotel designed to keep the original Green Park Inn’s character while providing fresh accommodations and amenities.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

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And there is the profiteering from death — the talk of resorts on the shores of Gaza, the government money saved by Elon Musk cutting off aid to starving children.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The island, known for its luxury beach resorts, last experienced similar unrest in 1999, when the death of a popular musician in police custody sparked days of rioting.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of resorts

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The site expanded its accommodations this year with Airstreams and Quonset huts alongside yurts and campgrounds.

— Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Luther Pass Overflow and Watson Lake campgrounds, which are currently free, would charge $20 for a single site.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of campgrounds

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Lis cited Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand in his letter, noting that the brand supported over 75,000 aestheticians when spas were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Only three of these immersive spas exist in the world (the others are in Macau and Milan), making this a rare and fun adventure, particularly if the weather outside is looking moody.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

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