all-inclusive

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adjective

all-in·​clu·​sive ˌȯl-in-ˈklü-siv How to pronounce all-inclusive (audio)
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: including everything
a broader and more nearly all-inclusive view
especially : sold for one price that includes charges and fees that are often added separately
The development of the "all-inclusive" tourist package in which flights, airport transfers, hotel accommodations, meals, drinks, entertainment, sports facilities, excursions, et cetera, are paid in full in advance … Kamala Kempadoo
all-inclusiveness noun

all-inclusive

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noun

plural all-inclusives
: a resort that charges one fee that includes the price of a room, meals, beverages, and all other expenses : an all-inclusive resort
a vacation at an all-inclusive
Tapping into the luxury market has not been easy for all-inclusives, which are saddled with stereotypes about garish plastic armbands and warmed-over buffet-style meals.Jacqueline Detwiler

Examples of all-inclusive in a Sentence

Adjective an all-inclusive look at the threat posed by a global pandemic
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Adjective
The resort offers three distinct all-inclusive concepts tailored to different types of travelers, ensuring that every guest’s needs are met with the highest standards of service: Resort, Adults-Only, and Unique by Lopesan. Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Brush Creek Ranch also has a strong emphasis on food — and is an all-inclusive. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
Something to consider about cruises is that only some cruise lines are truly all-inclusive. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2023 Loftie also requires Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for the all-inclusive experience, so unexpected connection issues throughout the night could impact your alarm and settings. Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for all-inclusive 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1702, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-inclusive was in 1702

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“All-inclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-inclusive. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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