hotel

English

/(h)əʊˈtɛl/, /hoʊˈtɛl/

noun
Definitions
  • (now) A large town house or mansion; a grand private residence, especially in France.
  • An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain.
  • (India) A restaurant; any dining establishment.
  • The letter H in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
  • The larger red property in the game of Monopoly, in contradistinction to houses.
  • The guest accommodation and dining section of a cruise ship.

Etymology

Borrowed from French hôtel derived from Middle French hostel (hostel, inn) derived from Old French ostel (shelter) derived from Latin hospitālis, hospitalis, hospitāle, hospitalis (hospitable).

Origin

Latin

hospitalis

Gloss

hospitable

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