boatel

[boh-tel]

boat·el

[boh-tel]
noun
a waterside hotel with dock space for persons who travel by boat.
Also, botel.


Origin:
1955–60; boat + (hot)el
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Boatel is always a great word to know.
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World English Dictionary
boatel or botel (bəʊˈtɛl)
 
n
1.  a waterside hotel catering for boating people
2.  a ship that functions as a hotel
 
[C20: from boat + (hot)el]
 
botel or botel
 
n
 
[C20: from boat + (hot)el]

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
boatel
hotel in a marina
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