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room by the hour

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A room rented by the hour, usually used for sexual liaisons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hot-sheet motel, autohotel, fast sheet, love hotel, maison de passe, no-tell hotel, no-tell motel, motel

Antonyms: none provided

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