Inn

/ɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small hotel or lodging place, often providing meals and drink.

We stayed at a quaint inn in the countryside during our vacation.

A public house or tavern, especially one offering food and drink.

The travelers stopped for the night at the local inn, where they enjoyed a hearty meal.

A rural establishment that provides lodging and food, typically to travelers.

After a long day of hiking, we were grateful to find an inn to rest our tired legs.

Middle English, from Old English 'inn,' meaning 'lodging, dwelling.'

tavern inn

A rustic or traditional inn that typically serves alcohol.

roadside inn

An inn located along the side of a road, usually catering to travelers.

old inn

Refers to an inn with historical significance, often characterized by its age and architecture.

lodge

A place for temporary residence, often in a rural area.

hostel

An inexpensive lodging place where multiple people share a room.

tavern

A place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed, often also providing food.

In the know

Everyone at the party was so inn, they knew all the latest gossip.

Trendy or fashionable

Those shoes are so inn right now.