Definition of HOTEL (original) (raw)

: an establishment that provides lodging and usually meals, entertainment, and various personal services for the public : inn

Word History

Etymology

Noun

borrowed from French hôtel, going back to Old French hostel, ostel "lodging, accommodation" — more at hostel entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1687, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of hotel was in 1687

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Merriam-Webster unabridged