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
Start your day with the free breakfast the inn offers, then get moving in the outdoor pool, onsite gym, or magical walking trail that passes by the local creek.
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
The inn offers a popular Sunday buffet brunch with an ocean view, and is next door to the Soup Bowl, a top surfing destination.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
When a reservation mishap leads to Jim’s daughter, Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan), and Margot’s sister, Neve (Meredith Hagner), being double-booked to marry at the same small island inn over the same weekend, Jim and Margot channel their anxieties into what escalates into a nuptial war.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Upon arriving at the island inn managed by smiley, panicky Jack McBrayer, Jim and Margot escalate things quickly after an initial agreement to share the tiny venue between their very different wedding parties.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
The inn offers a popular Sunday buffet brunch with an ocean view, and is next door to the Soup Bowl, a top surfing destination.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
When a reservation mishap leads to Jim’s daughter, Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan), and Margot’s sister, Neve (Meredith Hagner), being double-booked to marry at the same small island inn over the same weekend, Jim and Margot channel their anxieties into what escalates into a nuptial war.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Upon arriving at the island inn managed by smiley, panicky Jack McBrayer, Jim and Margot escalate things quickly after an initial agreement to share the tiny venue between their very different wedding parties.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inn
Noun
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Fire victims have turned on State Farm The night of the devastating Eaton fire, Jared Franz was in a cramped hotel room with his family hoping his Altadena home would still be standing when the sun rose.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Some have suggested a market or food hall on the main level, a hotel on the top floors and a river-side balcony where people could eat and sip while gazing at the Mississippi.—
Nick Halter,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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Alongside that stretch of Grand Avenue, a bartender at a tavern said his business has been down 30% to 50% since October and was slumping during the first phase.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Pick up picnic supplies at the on-site general store or dine at the casual tavern or more ambitious restaurant, YOVA, which features dishes like salmon and caviar and boar chops, complimented by an impressive wine list.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
30 Jan. 2025
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The next day, there was an image released of a young person caught on a hostel’s security camera with a hood over their head, flashing a big smile at someone beyond the photo’s frame.—
Lorena O'Neil,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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The pod-style rooms offer just enough space for a bed, providing a bit more privacy and comfort than a hostel.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Inn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inn. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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