inn Meaning & Definition
What Does Inn Mean?
Inn is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-3 language code for Isinai. As a noun, it means Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink. As a verb, it means To take lodging; to lodge or house oneself.
Word Facts for Inn
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | hostel, hostelry and lodge |
| Plural | inns |
| Verb forms | inns, inning, inned |
Inn Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Isinai.
Inn as a Noun
- Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.
- A tavern.
- One of the colleges (societies or buildings) in London, for students of the law barristers.
the Inns of Court the Inns of Chancery Serjeants’ Inns
- The town residence of a nobleman or distinguished person.
Leicester Inn
- A place of shelter; hence, dwelling, residence, abode.
Inn as a Verb
- To take lodging; to lodge or house oneself.
- To lodge or house (someone or something).
Noun
- A place of shelter; hence, dwelling; habitation; residence; abode.
Verb
- To house; to lodge.
- To take lodging; to lodge.
Synonyms of Inn
Inn synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Inn
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Inn in a Sentence
the Inns of Court the Inns of Chancery Serjeants’ Inns
Leicester Inn
the Inns of Court; the Inns of Chancery; Serjeants' Inns
Word Forms & Grammar
inn (plural inns)
inn (third-person singular simple present inns, present participle inning, simple past and past participle inned)
Words That Rhyme With Inn
Origin of Inn
From Middle English in, inn, from Old English inn (“a dwelling, house, chamber, lodging”); akin to Icelandic inni (“a dwelling place, home, abode”), Faroese inni (“home”).
How to Pronounce Inn
You say inn as //ɪn//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Inn
Is inn a symbol or a noun?
Inn is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for inn?
You can replace inn with words such as hostel, hostelry and lodge. See the full list of inn synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of inn?
The plural of inn is inns.
What is the past tense of inn?
The past tense of inn is inned. The present participle is inning.