as in hotels
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
we decided to stay at an inn rather than keep driving all night
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Recent Examples of inns
Still today, the island preserves a feeling of Old Florida authenticity—bikeability, mom-and-pop style inns and a Sunday Sanibel Farmers Market.
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
While here, visitors can explore lakeside towns, scenic state parks, and top wineries while staying in luxury resorts, historic inns, or glamping-style treehouses.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The rugged cliffs and dramatic coastal views of Mendocino and Sonoma offer a mix of hiking, wineries, and cozy inns perched on the edge of the Pacific.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Shops, galleries, and inns stay open for visitors who come for cozy shopping and peaceful walks along frozen Lake Michigan beaches.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Accessible by skis or the Bergbahn cable car, the area is beset with heaps of storybook restaurants and inns.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
For those seeking simplicity, options such as eco-friendly guesthouses, cozy budget inns, or camping at Cinnamon Bay offer affordable ways to stay close to nature.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Hotels, inns, charmingly quaint bed-and-breakfasts.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
While here, visitors can explore lakeside towns, scenic state parks, and top wineries while staying in luxury resorts, historic inns, or glamping-style treehouses.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The rugged cliffs and dramatic coastal views of Mendocino and Sonoma offer a mix of hiking, wineries, and cozy inns perched on the edge of the Pacific.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Shops, galleries, and inns stay open for visitors who come for cozy shopping and peaceful walks along frozen Lake Michigan beaches.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Accessible by skis or the Bergbahn cable car, the area is beset with heaps of storybook restaurants and inns.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
For those seeking simplicity, options such as eco-friendly guesthouses, cozy budget inns, or camping at Cinnamon Bay offer affordable ways to stay close to nature.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Hotels, inns, charmingly quaint bed-and-breakfasts.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inns
Noun
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Much of the space in Sedona is taken up by rentals and hotels, making long-term living in Sedona extremely hard.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Glittering grande dames and jewel box boutique hotels give the aesthetically minded jet-setter plenty to think about; but for your own personal palazzo, why not book an Airbnb in Venice?—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.—
Amanda Hancock,
IndyStar,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The spacious lecture halls and hostels of the Friendship University were significantly superior to its overcrowded counterparts in western Europe at the time, but discipline was strict and students were strongly discouraged from traveling even around Moscow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Most hostels have a list of activities available for guests to sign up for, and if not, then there are walking tours or live music events at local bars.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Inns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inns. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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