Rare, chiefly informal usage meaning 'to stay in motels while travelling'.
Definitions
To stay or lodge in motels while travelling. We motelled across the country during our summer road trip.
Synonyms
stop over
bed down
take lodging
put up (at)
bunk (at)
stay (at a motel)
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a motel; not normally gradable.
Definitions
Relating to, characteristic of, or intended for use in a motel. They bought standard motel furniture for the new lodging.