noun
Meaning 1
An inn (hotel) along a route used by stagecoaches, where horses could be changed, and passengers could obtain food and drink.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Examples
- Near-synonym: roadhouse (often synonymous, historically)
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: roadhouse
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: inn, hotel, house