motor lodges

noun

plural of motor lodge
as in tourist courts

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  1. motels
  2. accommodations
  3. lodgings
Noun
  • 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
Definition of motels
Noun
  • Rider accommodations include a mini-instrument panel, forward race-position risers and a drag handlebar, handlebar controls designed for drag racing, and include an emergency shut-off tether.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • For uber-luxurious accommodations, opt for one of the chic A-frame or glass houses at The Woods, minutes from Lake Michigan and winner of a 2025 Best of the Midwest Award.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of accommodations
Noun
  • Tour du Mont Blanc across three countries Circling the highest peak in the Alps, the Tour du Mont Blanc crosses France, Italy and Switzerland, delivering high pastures, jagged glaciers and comfortable lodgings at the end of each day.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Best Places to Stay Along with lodgings inside and outside its perimeter, Olympic National Park has 14 campgrounds scattered around the park.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of lodgings
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“Motor lodges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20lodges. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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