innkeeper

noun
UK: /ˈɪnˌkiːpər/
US: /ˈɪnˌkiːpər/

  1. A person who owns or manages an inn, providing lodging and usually food and drink to travelers.

    1. The innkeeper welcomed us warmly.
    2. The weary travelers relied on the innkeeper for a safe place to rest and a hearty meal after their long journey.

Synonyms

hotelier host landlord publican

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "innkeeper" is /ˈɪnˌkiːpər/ in British English and /ˈɪnˌkiːpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "innkeeper": hotelier, host, landlord, publican.

Example usage of "innkeeper": "The innkeeper welcomed us warmly.". More examples on the page.