boatel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /bəʊˈtɛl/ (UK)
- /boʊˈtɛl/ (US)
Etymology
Blend of boat + hotel. First attested in the early 1950s.
Meanings
- A ship, normally moored alongside a quay, used as a hotel
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| boatels | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| botel | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
ru боте́ль (a ship used as a hotel) · cs botel (a ship used as a hotel) · ja ボーテル (a ship used as a hotel) · cmn 水上旅館 /水上旅馆 (a ship used as a hotel)