inn

¹inn

noun \ˈin\

Definition of INN

1

a : an establishment for the lodging and entertaining of travelers b : tavern

2

: a residence formerly provided for British students in London and especially for students of law

Examples of INN

1. We stayed at a cozy little inn in the country.
2. <we decided to stay at an inn rather than keep driving all night>

Origin of INN

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse inni dwelling, inn, Old English in, adverb

First Known Use: 12th century

Related to INN

Synonyms: auberge, caravansary (or caravanserai), hospice, hostel, hostelry, hotel, lodge, public house, tavern

Related Words: B and B, bed-and-breakfast, guesthouse; apartment hotel; accommodations, lodgings, rest; court, motel, motor court, motor inn, motor lodge, resort, spa, tourist court, youth hostel; camp, campground; bunkhouse, dorm, dormitory; boardinghouse, lodging house, rooming house; doss-house [chiefly British], fleabag, flophouse

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Rhymes with INN

bin, blin, chin, din, fin, Finn, Fyn, gin, grin, Gwyn, hin, in, kin, linn, Lynn, pin, shin, Shin, sin, skin, spin, thin, tin, twin, whin, win, wynn, yin, zin