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floatel

Syllabification: (float·el)
Pronunciation: /flōˈtel/

(also flotel)
Definition of floatel

noun

  • a floating hotel, especially a boat used as a hotel.
  • a vessel providing housing for workers on an offshore oil rig.

Origin:

1950s: blend of float and hotel

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