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

“So the innkeepers are not allowed to have a restriction against children being on the premises.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s pretty usual for us in Humboldt County to get earthquakes,” said Chappelle, who is the innkeeper of Hydrangea Inn, which was built by her great-aunt in the 1930s.

From Los Angeles Times

“I was an innkeeper in this crazy little town in Vermont ... “

From Los Angeles Times

The sun had only just begun to rise as the innkeeper dragged the last of his smoldering furniture outside and took survey of the scorched walls.

From Literature

The introverted Ms. Grade acknowledged that she was a most unlikely innkeeper.

From New York Times