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innkeeper

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Noun — A person who owns or manages an inn.

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Etymology

From Middle English inkeper, simply inn plus keeper.

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What does “innkeeper” mean?

The word “innkeeper” means a person who owns or manages an inn. In plain terms, someone who runs an inn, taking care of guests, rooms, and meals.

How do you pronounce “innkeeper”?

“Innkeeper” is pronounced IHN-kee-puhr (/ˈɪnkiːpəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “innkeeper” in a sentence?

Here is “innkeeper” used in a sentence: “The innkeeper greeted us warmly and showed us to our room.”

What part of speech is “innkeeper”?

“Innkeeper” is a noun.

Where does the word “innkeeper” come from?

The word “innkeeper” comes from Middle English. From Middle English inkeper, simply inn plus keeper.

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