óstán — meaning in English

English meaning

• hotel noun A large town house or mansion; a grand private residence, especially in France.
• motel noun A roadside hotel where rooms open directly onto a parking area, built for travelers arriving by car.

Senses

óstán is used for these senses in English:

• hotel An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. [from 17th c.]
• motel (also, _, attributive) A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms whose entrances are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate convenient access to parked automobiles.

hotel — full definition

1. noun A large town house or mansion; a grand private residence, especially in France.
2. noun An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain.
3. noun A public house or pub.
4. noun A restaurant; any dining establishment.

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