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
  • The bill would also tighten requirements for emotional support animals in housing, allowing landlords to require a prescription.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile Jack Ciattarelli continues to rake in cash from billionaire landlords while his running mate wants to raise taxes on working New Jerseyans while sparing the ultra-wealthy.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Innkeepers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innkeepers. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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