as in taverner
the owner or manager of an inn the innkeeper was a very genial, accommodating host

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Recent Examples of innkeeper The name is derived from an Old High German word for origin, hinting at the innkeepers’ respect for the region’s traditions, the delicate Alpine ecosystem, and its bounty. Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025 The reason: Federal, state and local laws limit the liability of innkeepers. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 But the innkeepers reached her with news of impassable roads and mayhem. Barbara Kingsolver, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025 The suspect is charged with three counts of defrauding an innkeeper and is scheduled to be arraigned next month, the Santa Clara District Attorney's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for innkeeper
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landlord
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  • Andy Clemens, an SRS Real Estate broker representing the landlord, was similarly optimistic.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
  • The landlord had issued multiple warnings related to exterior displays, including the prominent 6-foot-tall inflatable figure of President Donald Trump positioned outside the store.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025

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“Innkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innkeeper. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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