First Known Use: 1925
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motel
noun mo·tel \mō-ˈtel\
: a place that is next to a road and that has rooms for people to stay in especially when they are traveling by car
Full Definition of MOTEL
: 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 of MOTEL
blend of motor and hotel
Rhymes with MOTEL
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MOTEL Defined for Kids
motel
noun mo·tel \mō-ˈtel\
Definition of MOTEL for Kids
: 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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