innkeeper
/'in,ki:pə/ Cách viết khác : (innholder) /'in,houldə/
Definition
- Noun:
- The owner or manager of an inn: An "innkeeper" is a person who owns or is in charge of an inn, which is a small establishment providing lodging, food, and drink, typically in a rural or small-town setting.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The friendly innkeeper welcomed the tired travelers to the cozy inn.
- As the innkeeper, she was responsible for managing the staff and ensuring the guests' comfort.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Literary Context: The term "innkeeper" often evokes a traditional or historical setting, commonly found in literature and period stories.
- In the novel, the wise old innkeeper offered shelter and advice to the protagonist.
Variants and Related Words
- Innholding (n, archaic): The business or occupation of keeping an inn.
- Inn (n): The establishment itself, a small hotel or lodging house.
Synonyms
- Host: A person who receives or entertains guests.
- Landlord/Landlady: A person who rents out land, a building, or lodging; in a pub context, this can be similar.
- Hotelier: A person who owns or manages a hotel (generally a larger establishment than an inn).
Idioms and Phrases
- To play the innkeeper: To take on the role of hosting or providing for guests, often used metaphorically.
- During the family reunion, my uncle loved to play the innkeeper, making sure everyone had a drink and a comfortable seat.
Noun
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the owner or manager of an inn
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