inn
word
/ˈɪn/
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Definition
An inn is a small place where travelers can stay, sleep, and sometimes eat. It is usually older, smaller, and more traditional than a large hotel.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for small, often old-fashioned or countryside places for travelers. Common in names like 'The Blue Fox Inn'. Less common in everyday speech than 'hotel', and it can suggest a cozy or historical feeling.
Spanish: posada - hostal pequeñoPortuguese (BR): pousada - estalagemPortuguese (PT): estalagem - pousadaChinese (Simplified): 小旅馆 - 客栈Chinese (Traditional): 小旅館 - 客棧Hindi: सराय - छोटा सरायनुमा होटलArabic: نُزل - خان صغيرBengali: সরাইখানা - বাসস্থানRussian: гостиница (небольшая) - трактирJapanese: 宿屋 - イン（伝統的な小規模宿）Vietnamese: quán trọ - nhà trọ (truyền thống)Korean: 여관Turkish: han - küçük konukeviUrdu: سَرائے - چھوٹا ہوٹلIndonesian: penginapan - wisma
Example Sentences
We stayed at a small inn by the lake.
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The old inn has ten rooms.
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That inn serves hot meals at night.
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We found a cozy inn after driving for hours.
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If the hotel is full, we can try the inn across the road.
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That inn looks charming, but I hope it has Wi-Fi.
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