innkeeper

/'in,ki:pə/ Cách viết khác : (innholder) /'in,houldə/

Thân thiện

The innkeeper welcomes guests at the front desk.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the owner or manager of an inn

Từ đồng nghĩa

• host
• boniface