Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

motel

[moh-tel] / moʊˈtɛl /
NOUN
temporary, short-term residence, often for travelers
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They could end up nursing a grudge that they paid $200 a night for a space that resembles a dingy roadside motel rather than a boutique experience.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

He is among the 400,000 people expected to cram the causeways, beaches and motel balconies of Florida's Space Coast for the launch attempt of Artemis II tonight.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Law enforcement quickly identified Pysher as the person behind the username on Discord and tracked him to the motel, according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The fish-out-of-water comedy show followed the wealthy Rose family as they abruptly lose their money and mansion, and are forced to move into a shabby motel in a deadbeat town they bought as a joke.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

I think about the paycheck Mom gets every week from the motel.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy