innkeepers

Definition of innkeepersnext
plural of innkeeper
as in taverners
the owner or manager of an inn the innkeeper was a very genial, accommodating host

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Recent Examples of innkeepers Lake and Porter counties have also been asked to adopt a 1% food and beverage tax, and Lake County has been asked to pass a 5% innkeepers tax. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 Finally, the innkeepers open the doors of the home to let the pilgrims in. Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025 She’s introduced listeners to librarians, bakers, innkeepers, and a whole host of animals that call Nothing Much their home. Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 14 Nov. 2025 Stay At The Inn At Bald Head Island Let owners and innkeepers Gail and Dann Jackson spoil you with hospitality at this charming bed and breakfast located in Harbor Village. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 Sarah and Chris Cooper, innkeepers of the Margin Street Inn, explained the balance of life in a town where global celebrity meets generations of tradition. Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
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landlords
Noun
  • After nearly two decades with the same landlords, the 22,000-square-foot building was sold by auction to new owners, who increased the rent.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • As part of the grant agreement, landlords are required to sign a rental increase protection form that limits rent increases to 5% for three years, aiming to protect businesses from hikes following the renovations.
    Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Innkeepers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innkeepers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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