inn

[ɪn]

inn Definition

an establishment providing accommodations, food, and drink, especially for travelers.

Using inn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We stayed at a cozy inn in the countryside.

  • Example

    The inn was fully booked for the weekend.

  • Example

    The old inn has been converted into a restaurant.

  • Example

    The weary traveler stopped at the inn for a hot meal and a good night's sleep.

inn Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inn

Idioms Using inn

  • returning home or to a place of rest after a long journey or hard work

    Example

    After a long day of hiking, we were happy to head back to the inn and relax.

  • make an inn

    to find lodging or accommodations

    Example

    We need to make an inn for the night before continuing our journey.

  • take the law into one's own hands (or into the inn)

    to take action without waiting for official authority or permission

    Example

    He decided to take the law into his own hands and bring the thief to justice, but ended up getting arrested for assault and battery at the inn.

Phrases with inn

  • inn of court

    one of the four legal societies in London that train and regulate barristers

    Example

    He was called to the bar after completing his studies at an inn of court.

  • a former school for law students that was attached to one of the Inns of Court in London

    Example

    The Inns of Chancery were dissolved in the 19th century.

  • a 1958 film based on the true story of Gladys Aylward, a British missionary who served in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War

    Example

    Inn of the Sixth Happiness is a classic film that tells the inspiring story of a courageous woman who overcame many obstacles to help others.

Origins of inn

from Old English 'in(n)', meaning 'house, dwelling'

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Summary: inn in Brief

An 'inn' [ɪn] is an establishment that provides accommodations, food, and drink, especially for travelers. It is often a cozy and welcoming place, as exemplified by 'We stayed at a cozy inn in the countryside.' The term extends into phrases like 'back to the inn,' denoting a return home or to a place of rest, and 'make an inn,' meaning to find lodging or accommodations.

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