flotel

English

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Etymology

Blend of float +‎ hotel

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /fləʊˈtɛl/, /ˈfləʊtl̩/
  • (US) enPR: flō-tĕlʹ, IPA(key): /floʊˈtɛl/
  • Rhymes: -ɛl, -əl
  • Hyphenation: flo‧tel

Noun

flotel (plural flotels)

  1. a ship converted to a permanently moored hotel.
    Synonym: boatel
  2. living quarters built on a floating platform, such as near an offshore oil rig.

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