hotelier

noun

ho·​te·​lier hō-ˈtel-yər How to pronounce hotelier (audio) ˌō-tᵊl-ˈyā How to pronounce hotelier (audio)
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Synonyms of hoteliernext
: a proprietor or manager of a hotel

Examples of hotelier in a Sentence

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After that, staff will meet with community members and hoteliers to figure out which layout — and functions — best fit Boise’s needs. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026 The spot is just one of many high-end hoteliers making its way to Mykonos this season. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 June 2026 Waddingham was previously in a relationship with Gianluca Cugnetto, an Italian hotelier. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Eighty percent of hoteliers across host cities said hotel bookings were below initial forecasts, according to a report released last month by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hotelier

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French hôtelier, going back to Old French ostelier, hostelier "innkeeper," from ostel, hostel "lodgings, hotel entry 1" + -ier -er entry 2

Note: Cf. hosteler, hostler, ultimately borrowed from Anglo-Norman counterparts to the continental Old French word.

First Known Use

circa 1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hotelier was circa 1738

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“Hotelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotelier. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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