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Topic: Hotel

minibar

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪˌbɑːr/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌbɑr/

noun

Definition: A small fridge found in hotel rooms that contains drinks and snacks for guests, usually including alcoholic beverages.

Example: The minibar in the hotel room was filled with various drinks and snacks.

motel

IPA: /ˈmoʊtɛl/

KK: /ˈmoʊtəl/

noun

Definition: A place that offers rooms for people to stay, especially for travelers, where the rooms can be accessed directly from a parking area.

Example: We decided to stay at a motel for the night during our road trip.

nonguest

IPA: /nɒŋˈɡɛst/

KK: /nɔŋɡɛst/

noun

Definition: A person who is not staying as a guest in a place, such as a hotel or event.

Example: The nonguest was asked to leave the hotel lobby since he was not a registered visitor.

overbooked

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbʊkt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌbʊkt/

adjective

Definition: Having sold more tickets or reservations than there are available seats or spaces.

Example: The flight was overbooked, so some passengers had to wait for the next one.

verb

Definition: To have sold more tickets or reservations than there are available seats or spaces, often leading to a situation where not everyone can be accommodated.

Example: The flight was overbooked, so some passengers had to wait for the next one.

overnighter

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌnaɪtər/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌnaɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who stays somewhere for one night, often while traveling.

Example: We booked a hotel for our trip, and we had an overnighter there before continuing our journey.

reservable

IPA: /rɪˈzɜːrvəbl/

KK: /rɪˈzɜrvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be set aside or booked for future use.

Example: The conference room is reservable for meetings and events.

reservation

IPA: /ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: An arrangement made in advance to secure a place, such as a seat on a plane or a room in a hotel.

Example: I made a reservation for two at the restaurant for tonight.

reserve

IPA: /rɪˈzɜːrv/

KK: /rɪˈzɜrv/

adjective

Definition: Kept back or saved for future use, often referring to supplies or resources that are not currently being used.

Example: The restaurant has a reserve stock of ingredients for busy nights.

noun

Definition: A supply or amount of something that is kept for future use, or a place set aside for a specific purpose, such as land or resources.

Example: The government established a nature reserve to protect the wildlife.

transitive verb

Definition: To keep something for future use or for a specific purpose, often by setting it aside or securing it for oneself.

Example: I would like to reserve a table for two at the restaurant.

reserver

IPA: /rɪˈzɜːrvə/

KK: /rɪˈzɜrvər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a reservation for something, such as a seat, room, or service.

Example: The reserver called ahead to ensure their table was ready.

stateroom

IPA: /ˈsteɪtəˌrum/

KK: /ˈsteɪtərum/

noun

Definition: A private room on a ship or train that has sleeping space and sometimes a bathroom.

Example: We booked a stateroom for our cruise to the Caribbean.

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