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stay in a hotel

idiom
Meaning

To sleep and live in a hotel for a short time, for example when you are on vacation or a business trip.


Examples
SIMPLE

We stay in a hotel when we visit the city.

CONTEXTUAL

Because our house is being painted, we will stay in a hotel for the next three days.

COMPLEX

Although they preferred the comfort of their own home, they chose to stay in a hotel near the conference center to avoid the long morning commute.

Last updated April 22, 2026