innkeepers

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

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Recent Examples of innkeepers Sarah and Chris Cooper, innkeepers of the Margin Street Inn, explained the balance of life in a town where global celebrity meets generations of tradition. Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025 Best of all, innkeepers Bob and Denise Barbier bring the experience to life with warm hospitality and a wealth of local knowledge, making a stay here truly feel like the best of both worlds. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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landlords
Noun
  • Many of his clients were small landlords—immigrant owners of two-family properties who relied on tenants to stay afloat.
    Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The center guides parties through community issues like noise but also conflicts with roommates and landlords.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Innkeepers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innkeepers. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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