noun
hotel
The word representing H in the NATO spelling alphabet.
The operator says Hotel to make the letter H clear.
Etymology
The ordinary word hotel was selected as a clearly distinguishable spoken label for H. Its alphabet role comes from that convention rather than from the meaning of a lodging establishment.
More examples
- The call sign ended with Hotel Seven.
- She spelled the code Alpha Hotel Bravo.
- Hotel represents H in the spelling alphabet.
Forms
hotel · hotels