innkeeper

noun

inn·​keep·​er ˈin-ˌkē-pər 

1

: a proprietor of an inn

2

: hotelman

Synonyms

• taverner
• landlord

Examples of innkeeper in a Sentence

the innkeeper was a very genial, accommodating host

Recent Examples on the Web

Ron is a beefy man in his early forties, with thick glasses and a short dark beard, and has the ample appearance and jovial manner of an Elizabethan innkeeper. —Robert Finch june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025

Although innkeepers tax numbers decreased, Wolverton said the organization is still on track for appropriations. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

Its beginning is credited to both Jack Huff, the son of a local innkeeper, and Paul Adams, a young naturalist. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 May 2025

Though the legislation allows the Lake County Council to increase its innkeeper’s tax by up to 5% for a revenue stream, Gary’s plan does not include a request for the county to increase the tax. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for innkeeper

• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper
• gamekeeper
• gatekeeper
• goalkeeper
• housekeeper
• minesweeper
• peacekeeper
• shopkeeper
• storekeeper
• timekeeper

Kids Definition

innkeeper

noun

inn·​keep·​er ˈin-ˌkē-pər 

: the person who runs an inn