English word motel comes from English lighting, English motor
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| lighting | English (eng) | The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc.. The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.. The process of annealing metals. |
| motor | English (eng) | (dated) To make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive.. (informal) To move at a brisk pace.. (slang) To leave. (Christianity, archaic, poetic) The controller or prime mover of the universe; God.. (colloquial) A motor car, or automobile.. (figuratively) A source of power for something, an inspiration, a driving force.. A machine or device that converts any form of energy into mechanical [...] |
| motel | English (eng) | (Philippines) A low-cost short-stay hotel known for hourly rates rather than daily rates, and notorious for permitting illicit sexual activities.. (also, _, attributive) A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms the entrances of which are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate convenient access to [...] |