innkeeper

/ˈɪnkiːpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪnkiːpər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin-ˌkē-pər/ (ame, mw)

innkeeper — noun

  • innkeepersingular
  • innkeepersplural

1. someone who ran a small hotel or tavern where travellers could stay overnight, e

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who ran a small hotel or tavern where travellers could stay overnight, eat meals, and rest their horses — a job that was common before modern hotels existed.

例句

The old innkeeper, Baraka, welcomed tired travellers with warm stew and a roaring fire.

collocation: welcomed travellers with [food]

Sofie's great-grandfather was the innkeeper who once hosted a famous poet.

collocation: hosted a famous [person]

同義詞
  • landlord

    broader term for anyone who rents out property; still in everyday modern use for a property owner

  • publican

    chiefly British; refers primarily to a pub owner, who may also offer lodging

  • host

    most general — anyone who welcomes guests; does not imply a commercial business

反義詞
  • guest

    the person who receives lodging rather than the person who provides it

  • traveller

    the person passing through, not the one offering rest and food

用法筆記

This word is most common in historical fiction or when describing old-fashioned roadside lodging. In modern contexts, hotel manager, B&B owner, or front-desk clerk are more typical choices.

常見錯誤

❌The innkeeper of the modern hotel checked us in.
✅The hotel manager checked us in.
💡'innkeeper' describes a historical role at a small country inn or tavern, not a modern hotel employee.