First Known Use: 12th century
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1inn
noun \ˈin\
: a house usually in the country where people can eat and rent a room to sleep in
: a pub
Full Definition of INN
1
a : an establishment for the lodging and entertaining of travelers b : tavern
2
: a residence formerly provided for British students in London and especially for students of law
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Origin of INN
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse inni dwelling, inn, Old English in, adverb
Related to INN
- Synonyms
- auberge, caravansary (or caravanserai), hospice, hostel, hostelry, hotel, lodge, public house, tavern
2inn
verb
Definition of INN
intransitive verb
: to put up at an inn
First Known Use of INN
14th century
Inn
geographical name \ˈin\
Definition of INN
river 320 miles (515 kilometers) flowing from SE Switzerland NE through Austria into the Danube in SE Germany — see engadine
INN Defined for Kids
inn
noun \ˈin\
Definition of INN for Kids
: a house that provides a place to sleep and food for travelers
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