flotel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- flō-tĕlʹ (US)
- /ˈfləʊtl̩/ (UK)
- /floʊˈtɛl/ (US)
- /fləʊˈtɛl/ (UK)
Etymology
Blend of float + hotel.
Meanings
- A ship converted to a permanently moored hotel.
- Living quarters built on a floating platform, such as near an offshore oil rig.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flotels | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| floatel | alternative | lexicographic |