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motels

noun

plural of motel

as in lodgings

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Recent Examples of motels Sierra Fitzpatrick of Step up on Second, the nonprofit the city contracts with to run the motels, referred The Bee to the city and the motel. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 And our best times at motels were spent swimming in the dark in the motel pool. — Anne Carson, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Upgrade your lodgings by booking a room with a fireplaces or even a covered terrace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Dylan was reportedly so wasted that the burly Von Schmidt had to carry him back to his lodgings.

— Sean Wilentz, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of lodgings

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Other accommodations here include the Safari tents, which are more minimalist and only feature cozy beds, wood flooring, and wood stoves—the bathrooms for these units are communal and located nearby in the bathhouse.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of accommodations

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BofA’s category covers arts and crafts, hobby shops, ski resorts, outdoor retailers, educational toys and some toy stores.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
What if rising temperatures shutter all the ski resorts and no one wants to buy The North Face jackets?

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of resorts

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The site expanded its accommodations this year with Airstreams and Quonset huts alongside yurts and campgrounds.

— Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Luther Pass Overflow and Watson Lake campgrounds, which are currently free, would charge $20 for a single site.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of campgrounds

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By focusing on the battles fought in luxury department stores, fashion shows, high-end spas, nail salons, and the home, the film illustrated just how limited even privileged women’s options were.

— Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Lis cited Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand in his letter, noting that the brand supported over 75,000 aestheticians when spas were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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