noun
innkeeper
IHN-kee-puhr
Innkeeper (noun) means a person who owns or manages an inn. Example: “The innkeeper greeted us warmly and showed us to our room.”
noun
1
A person who owns or manages an inn.
"The innkeeper greeted us warmly and showed us to our room."
How to use innkeeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who runs an inn, taking care of guests, rooms, and meals.
Common pairings
friendly innkeeper
local innkeeper
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Word forms
- Plural
- innkeepers
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Etymology
From Middle English inkeper, simply inn plus keeper.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for innkeeper
leper
keeper
peeper
beeper
sweeper
sleeper
creeper
steeper
beekeeper
zookeeper
goalkeeper
shopkeeper
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Frequently asked questions
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.
