1. a person who owns or manages an inn

Examples

• The friendly innkeeper welcomed us with warm soup and fresh bread.
• As an innkeeper, she took pride in providing comfortable rooms for travelers.
• The innkeeper recommended the best hiking trails in the area.
• Local innkeepers often know the most interesting stories about their towns.
• The old innkeeper had been running the establishment for over thirty years.
• We asked the innkeeper about nearby restaurants and attractions.