Pronunciation

/ɪn/

Definitions

• Noun: A small hotel or tavern, often one providing lodging and food for travelers. For example: “We stopped at a cozy inn by the roadside for the night.”
• Noun (Historical): A large establishment where travelers could rest and find meals and entertainment during medieval times. Example: “The knight sought refuge at the old coaching inn after a long journey.”
• Verb (Rarely used): To house or lodge in an inn. Example: “The weary travelers decided to inn for the night before continuing their journey.”

Phrases

• “To check in at an inn”: To register and take up residence at an inn.
• “An innkeeper”: The owner or manager of an inn who provides accommodations and services for guests.
• “The inn of court”: Refers to one of the professional associations for barristers in England and Wales.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The village inn had a roaring fire and a selection of local ales.”
• Historical Noun: “In Shakespeare’s plays, many scenes took place in the bustling inns along the main roads.”
• Verb: “They decided to inn at the same place where they had stayed on their honeymoon.”

Synonyms

• Tavern
• Lodge
• Hostelry
• Guesthouse
• Bed and breakfast (B&B)
• Pub with rooms
• Hotel (in some contexts)