inn
/in/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers: An "inn" is a small establishment, often in a rural area or small town, that provides lodging, food, and drink for travelers. Historically, it was a place where travelers could rest and refresh themselves and their horses.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We stopped at a cozy inn for the night during our road trip.
- The old inn by the river has been welcoming guests for over two hundred years.
Advanced Usage
- "Inn of Court": In England, one of the four legal societies in London that have the exclusive right to admit people to the bar (to become barristers).
- He was a member of the Middle Temple, one of the historic Inns of Court.
Variants and Related Words
- Innkeeper (n): A person who owns or manages an inn.
- The friendly innkeeper told us stories about the town's history.
Synonyms
- Lodge: A small house or hotel in a rural or remote area.
- Hostelry: An old-fashioned or formal term for an inn or hotel.
- Public house (pub): In British English, this can sometimes refer to an establishment offering lodging, though primarily for drinking.
Related Phrases
- "Bed and breakfast (B&B)": A small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast, similar to a modern inn.
- We prefer staying at a charming bed and breakfast rather than a large hotel chain.
Noun
- a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers