motels
nounUK /məʊˈtɛlz/
US /moʊˈtɛlz/
Motels are small places where people pay to sleep when they are traveling by car.
We stayed in a few motels on our road trip across the country.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Plural of motel, meaning a roadside hotel designed for motorists, usually with rooms opening directly onto a parking area.
The motels along Route 66 each had a neon sign and a small pool.
3. Budget overnight stops often found near highways, used by travelers on long drives.
Truck drivers often choose motels with large parking lots for their rigs.
4. Temporary places to stay that are simpler and cheaper than full-service hotels.
During the festival, every motel in town was fully booked.