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Definition of hoteling

hoteling

/hoʊˈtɛl.ɪŋ/
(UK: hotelling)
ho · tel · ing

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hoteling Lexical Profile

hoteling Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A method of office management in which workers dynamically schedule their use of workspaces such as desks, cubicles, and offices rather than having permanent assigned seating.

Example

"Since shifting to a hybrid work model, the company has adopted office hoteling to reduce its real estate footprint."


2

American The practice of running a long-haul truck's engine while parked in order to power heating, air conditioning, and electrical appliances in the sleeper cab.

Example

"Auxiliary power units can dramatically cut fuel consumption during overnight hoteling at rest stops."

Word Nuance & Usage

In workplace management, "hoteling" differs from "hot-desking" in that employees reserve a specific workstation in advance rather than taking any open desk on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Rhymes for hoteling

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hoteling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hoteling
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