1
a
: an establishment for the lodging and entertaining of travelers
b
: tavern
2
: a residence formerly provided for British students in London and especially for students of law
Examples of inn in a Sentence
Noun
We stayed at a cozy little inn in the country.
we decided to stay at an inn rather than keep driving all night
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
When one California castle is not enough (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Nowadays the Madonna Inn is a vast enterprise with restaurants, bakery, bar, stables next door and 110 guest rooms — each different, each with its own postcard in the inn’s three gift shops.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
The serene pond with a fountain adds a touch of tranquility, making this country inn a perfect spot for unwinding in style.
—Liz Kellar, The Tennessean, 29 Apr. 2024
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Noun
After Devon makes a big scene, Kiki offers her a $10,000 payoff to leave the island and never return, and sends her away in the care of her chief of staff, Jose (Felix Solis), who drives Devon to a local inn to spend the night ahead of the morning ferry.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
When one California castle is not enough (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Nowadays the Madonna Inn is a vast enterprise with restaurants, bakery, bar, stables next door and 110 guest rooms — each different, each with its own postcard in the inn’s three gift shops.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
Of those, 11 companies inn the Dow Industrials are expected to report, as well as four of the Magnificent Seven companies — Amazon , Apple , Meta Platforms and Microsoft .
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
The serene pond with a fountain adds a touch of tranquility, making this country inn a perfect spot for unwinding in style.
—Liz Kellar, The Tennessean, 29 Apr. 2024
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“Inn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inn. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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