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motel

[moh-tel] / moʊˈtɛl /
NOUN
temporary, short-term residence, often for travelers
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All of this, including the Spanish statuary, Moroccan fixtures and Murano glass, is squeezed onto an Orange Avenue lot that once held a 1950s motel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The DuBeau in Flagstaff, Ariz., once a Green Book listing, now operates as a motel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

These days Roy’s operates as a gas station, gift shop and snack bar, not a cafe or motel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The candidates were cautious about Bass’ signature Inside Safe initiative, which moves homeless Angelenos out of encampments and into temporary housing in hotel and motel rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Mom and I have been cooking almost every meal on our hot plate in the motel room.

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




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