hotel

Definitions

1. noun

   A grand town house, especially in France.

   Examples

   • The old hotel once belonged to a rich merchant family.
   • Tourists admired the fine front of the historic hotel.
2. noun

   A building where guests pay to stay in rooms.

   Examples

   • We booked a room at the hotel downtown.
   • The hotel gives guests a free breakfast.
3. noun

   In some places, a pub.

   Examples

   • We stopped at the hotel on the corner for a drink.
   • The village hotel served the best beer in the county.
4. noun

   In some places, a restaurant.

   Examples

   • The hotel downstairs served excellent seafood.
   • We had dinner at the hotel before our train.
5. noun

   The word used for the letter H in the radio alphabet.

   Examples

   • The pilot said Hotel to confirm the letter H.
   • Taxi to the terminal by way of Hotel.
6. noun

   In the game Monopoly, a large red building piece.

   Examples

   • He landed on the red hotel and had to pay double rent.
   • A hotel on Boardwalk can ruin your rivals quickly.
7. noun

   The part of a cruise ship with guest rooms and restaurants.

   Examples

   • Passengers relaxed in the ship's hotel area after dinner.
   • The cruise line improved its hotel services.