English · Travel & Places
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.