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motel

[moh-tel] / moʊˈtɛl /
NOUN
temporary, short-term residence, often for travelers
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Motel Safari in Tucumcari, N.M., is one among a handful in town that have renovated and upgraded to attract contemporary travelers along Route 66.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

During the short trip, he counted 25 motels with brands such as Red Roof Inn and Motel 6 and decided China was ready for a budget lodging behemoth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

He was with his mentor at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, when King was assassinated.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

She went on to land roles in M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender in 2010 and starred as Norman Bates's love interest in the 2013 series, Bates Motel.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

The light of the Motel America sign outside shone through his bedroom window.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman




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