motel
Translation
motel
Examples
We stayed in a cheap motel.
We stayed in a cheap motel.
The motel is just off the motorway.
The motel is just off the freeway.
Grammar Patterns
a motel a hotel for motorists We stayed in a cheap motel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: motor inn, roadside hotel
Etymology
A portmanteau of 'motor' and 'hotel', coined for hotels catering to travelers with cars.
Memory Tips
Just remember 'motor hotel'. It's designed for easy access from your car, unlike a traditional multi-story hotel.