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hotel

/həʊˈtɛl/

[/həʊˈtɛl/]

place to stay

Beginnernoun

Definition

A building where travellers can pay to sleep and eat for a short time.

Example

The small seaside hotel had only ten rooms, each with a beautiful view of the bay.

The small seaside hotel had only ten rooms, each with a beautiful view of the bay.

Etymology

From French 'hotel', from Old French 'hostel', from Latin 'hospitale' (guest house).

How & Where It’s Used

Common in travel and tourism.

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