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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 inns
Cabins and country inns nearby provide the kind of comfort that suits the season well.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The state also features a high concentration of inns and bed and breakfasts with nearly 100 in Newport alone, according to Discover Newport.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
It’s owned by longtime local residents Milan Lint and Mitch Berlin, and is the culmination of a years-long renovation shaped by decades of their travels through Europe’s intimate country inns.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Still today, the island preserves a feeling of Old Florida authenticity—bikeability, mom-and-pop style inns and a Sunday Sanibel Farmers Market.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).
—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
Accessible by skis or the Bergbahn cable car, the area is beset with heaps of storybook restaurants and inns.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The state also features a high concentration of inns and bed and breakfasts with nearly 100 in Newport alone, according to Discover Newport.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
It’s owned by longtime local residents Milan Lint and Mitch Berlin, and is the culmination of a years-long renovation shaped by decades of their travels through Europe’s intimate country inns.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Still today, the island preserves a feeling of Old Florida authenticity—bikeability, mom-and-pop style inns and a Sunday Sanibel Farmers Market.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).
—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
Accessible by skis or the Bergbahn cable car, the area is beset with heaps of storybook restaurants and inns.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inns
Noun
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For example, Category 7 Hyatt hotels cost 25,000 points per night (for standard nights).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The area is so popular that hotels and resorts — many named for the arch — have sprung up to accommodate visitors.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Visitors can explore cheese-making at Grafton Village Cheese, dine at cozy taverns and a beloved general store, and enjoy museums, trails, and covered bridges.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The spacious lecture halls and hostels of the Friendship University were significantly superior to its overcrowded counterparts in western Europe at the time, but discipline was strict and students were strongly discouraged from traveling even around Moscow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Most hostels have a list of activities available for guests to sign up for, and if not, then there are walking tours or live music events at local bars.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Inns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inns. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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