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
Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The rugged cliffs and dramatic coastal views of Mendocino and Sonoma offer a mix of hiking, wineries, and cozy inns perched on the edge of the Pacific.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Shops, galleries, and inns stay open for visitors who come for cozy shopping and peaceful walks along frozen Lake Michigan beaches.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Le Soleil D’Or, a boutique inn with a farm restaurant, felt like a different planet — lush, quiet, warm in a way that invited honesty.
—Cortni Spearman, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The rugged cliffs and dramatic coastal views of Mendocino and Sonoma offer a mix of hiking, wineries, and cozy inns perched on the edge of the Pacific.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Shops, galleries, and inns stay open for visitors who come for cozy shopping and peaceful walks along frozen Lake Michigan beaches.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Le Soleil D’Or, a boutique inn with a farm restaurant, felt like a different planet — lush, quiet, warm in a way that invited honesty.
—Cortni Spearman, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inn
Noun
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The backstory Three years after opening La Sultana Marrakech in 2004, its owners sought for a quieter, more intimate spot to unveil their second Moroccan hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The hotel would stand at 15 stories, according to a letter of intent filed with the Boston Planning Department last March, and include parking in the existing lot at the project site.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The band performed at Simon’s too, that ancient (nearly 100 years old) and welcoming Andersonville tavern.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The land and tavern that would become Mohonk were purchased by two Quaker brothers named Albert and Alfred Smiley in 1870.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Van Dyke, who owned a hostel for surfers in Puerto Viejo on the country’s Caribbean coast for many years, was with his girlfriend when intruders barged into his residence, the OIJ said.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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Van Dyke, a Santa Cruz native, was a long-time Caribbean resident and owned Hotel Puerto Viejo, a dorm-style hostel in Puerto Viejo de Telemanca.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Inn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inn. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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