NYT Dictionary

BOATEL

/boʊˈtɛl/
NounBO-telbo-tel · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024

Meaning

A ship, normally moored alongside a quay, used as a hotel

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Blend of boat + hotel. First attested in the early 1950s.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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