innkeeper
noun
a person who owns or manages an inn or, sometimes, a hotel.
innkeepers
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pluralof innkeeper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The innkeepers are very friendly and anxious to help you explore the island.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2023
A couple in upstate New York became impromptu innkeepers for South Korean tourists over the weekend after the visitors became stranded in an intense blizzard.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
Maintenance on the island is performed by the nonprofit, but the innkeepers are expected to keep up the bed-and-breakfast and all that entails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2022
So here’s a tip that benefits travelers, innkeepers and even travel columnists: Use the O.T.A.s to do your research, but then book directly with the travel provider.
From New York Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
He had given letters to the innkeepers everywhere, and they had promised to send them on.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
