as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
we decided to stay at an inn rather than keep driving all night
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Recent Examples of inn
The Clifton is a charming inn in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Best Hotels Enhance your visit to Beaufort with a stay in one of the town’s upscale inns.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
Historic inns and nearby cottages are well matched to the season, with fireplaces and thick walls holding in warmth.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Best Hotels Enhance your visit to Beaufort with a stay in one of the town’s upscale inns.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
Historic inns and nearby cottages are well matched to the season, with fireplaces and thick walls holding in warmth.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inn
Noun
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Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, the hotel was created as a love letter to the monarch butterfly's typical migration through the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The district is funded mostly by a 5% tax on hotel stays.—
Mark Dee
April 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fantasy fans who like watching tropes get overturned like tavern barstools will especially enjoy this one.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Narrow, cobblestone streets take you past historic buildings filled with trinket shops, cafes, and taverns that are ideal for a quick bite.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The community of backpackers moving through the Chinese hostels had the values of a slutty, hippie utopia.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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When choosing where to stay, hostels and guesthouses with communal spaces are ideal for solo travelers who want a mix of independence and social connection.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Inn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inn. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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