boatel

or bo·tel

[ boh-tel ]

noun

1. a waterside hotel with dock space for persons who travel by boat.

boatel

/ bəʊˈtɛl /

noun

1. a waterside hotel catering for boating people
2. a ship that functions as a hotel

Word History and Origins

Origin of boatel¹

First recorded in 1955–60; boat + (hot)el

Word History and Origins

Origin of boatel¹

C20: from boat + (hot)el