innkeeper

[ in-kee-per ]

noun

1. a person who owns or manages an inn or, sometimes, a hotel.

innkeeper

/ ˈɪnˌkiːpə /

noun

1. an owner or manager of an inn

Word History and Origins

Origin of innkeeper¹

First recorded in 1540–50; inn + keeper

Example Sentences

An opium den in Tibet, where he has gotten so spectacularly high that a friend pays an innkeeper to put Erlich up for five years.

From Ozy

Photographer, Baker, Florist, Broadcaster, Counselor, Innkeeper, and Teacher.

From The Daily Beast

Their youngest sister, Georgette, is an innkeeper in Vermont.

From The Daily Beast

I was an Innkeeper, who loved to carouse; J was a Joiner, and built up a house.

From Project Gutenberg

He strides past the amazed innkeeper, up the narrow flight of stairs, and down the passage to his room.

From Project Gutenberg

If a horse dies while in the innkeeper's charge, he is liable unless he can show facts that excuse him.

From Project Gutenberg

In many states by statute an innkeeper avoids liability for the valuables of his guest unless they are deposited with him.

From Project Gutenberg

"I think, on the whole, we should be more comfortable living near to the innkeeper's heart," I answered.

From Project Gutenberg