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hotel

noun ho·tel \hō-ˈtel, ˈhō-ˌ\

: a place that has rooms in which people can stay especially when they are traveling : a place that provides food, lodging, and other services for paying guests

Full Definition of HOTEL

:  an establishment that provides lodging and usually meals, entertainment, and various personal services for the public :  inn
ho·tel·dom \-dəm\ noun
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Origin of HOTEL

French hôtel, from Old French hostel hostel
First Known Use: 1765

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Hotel

Definition of HOTEL

—a communications code word for the letter h

First Known Use of HOTEL

1952

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge
HOTEL Defined for Kids

hotel

noun ho·tel \hō-ˈtel\

Definition of HOTEL for Kids

:  a place that provides lodging and meals for the public :  inn

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