Definition

1. Noun:
   • A roadside hotel designed for motorists, typically having rooms arranged in low blocks with parking directly outside: A "motel" is a type of accommodation that provides convenient access from a parked car to a guest room, often located along highways.

Usage

• The word "motel" is a countable noun. It refers to a specific type of lodging establishment.
• It is commonly used to describe budget-friendly, convenient stops for travelers on road trips.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We stopped at a motel for the night during our long drive.
  • The old motel had a neon sign and rooms that opened directly to the parking lot.

Advanced Usage

• "Budget motel": A motel known for its low prices and basic amenities.

  • They stayed in a budget motel to save money for other parts of their vacation.

• "Highway motel": A motel located directly off a major road or interstate.

  • The highway motel was full of truckers and families traveling cross-country.

Variants and Related Words

• Motor inn / Motor court (n): Older or more formal terms for a motel, emphasizing its purpose for motorists.

  • The vintage motor court had been beautifully restored.

• Lodge (n): Can sometimes be used similarly, though a lodge is often in a more rustic or natural setting.

• Hotel (n): A more general term for paid lodging; a motel is a specific type of hotel designed for automobile access.

Synonyms

• Roadside inn
• Motor hotel (This is the original phrase from which "motel" is derived.)

Related Phrases

• "No-frills motel": A motel offering basic accommodation without extra services or luxury.

  • The no-frills motel was perfect for just showering and sleeping.

• "Mom-and-pop motel": A small, independently owned motel, as opposed to a large chain.

  • They preferred the charm of a mom-and-pop motel over a corporate chain.

Noun

1. a motor hotel