as in hotels
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
Shops, galleries, and inns stay open for visitors who come for cozy shopping and peaceful walks along frozen Lake Michigan beaches.
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
There are other small inns and B&Bs are scattered across the communities of 30A, but for long stays or big groups, a rental is the best option.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
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
Nights are spent in casual inns or campgrounds.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Boutique inns, local seafood restaurants, and art galleries take on an intimate feel, often offering off-season rates that make luxury more accessible.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
For those seeking simplicity, options such as eco-friendly guesthouses, cozy budget inns, or camping at Cinnamon Bay offer affordable ways to stay close to nature.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Most visitors stay in low-key inns, cabins, rentals, or motels (like Roosevelt Base Camp) in surrounding towns like Orick, Klamath, and Trinidad, which are all less than 30 minutes driving from the nearest redwood trails.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
At the Mills Falls Resort Collection at the Lake in Meredith, New Hampshire, general manager Barbara Beckwith said business is good at the four inns that have 170 rooms.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
There are other small inns and B&Bs are scattered across the communities of 30A, but for long stays or big groups, a rental is the best option.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
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
Nights are spent in casual inns or campgrounds.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Boutique inns, local seafood restaurants, and art galleries take on an intimate feel, often offering off-season rates that make luxury more accessible.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
For those seeking simplicity, options such as eco-friendly guesthouses, cozy budget inns, or camping at Cinnamon Bay offer affordable ways to stay close to nature.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Most visitors stay in low-key inns, cabins, rentals, or motels (like Roosevelt Base Camp) in surrounding towns like Orick, Klamath, and Trinidad, which are all less than 30 minutes driving from the nearest redwood trails.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
At the Mills Falls Resort Collection at the Lake in Meredith, New Hampshire, general manager Barbara Beckwith said business is good at the four inns that have 170 rooms.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inns
Noun
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During session, lawmakers use the per-diem stipends to pay for things like hotels or apartments in Des Moines, as well as gas when traveling to and from the Capitol.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase TravelSM, including The EditSM and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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The town provides old-timey Western vibes with historic hotels, saloons, and taverns.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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The attack follows a string of mass shootings at bars — often called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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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The main square of the expedition town of Futaleufú is lined with gear shops, hostels, and adventure travel companies like Patagonia Elements, Eleven's outfitter for white-water rafting.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Inns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inns. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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