bed-and-breakfast

noun

bed-and-break·​fast ˈbed-ən(d)-ˈbrek-fəst How to pronounce bed-and-breakfast (audio)
: an establishment (such as an inn) offering lodging and breakfast

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Missy and Jase now run a bed-and-breakfast and event venue called Logtown Estate, in Ouachita Parish, La. 05 of 08 Si Robertson Si is Phil's unforgettable younger brother, a wise-cracking scamp who became one of the show's most popular figures. Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024 At a certain point, Jill walked over to a different, cheaper hotel a few streets over, a tidy bed-and-breakfast from the 1970s with peach-colored walls. Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024 Whether indulging in a Christmas package for a stay at the Inn Victoria bed-and-breakfast, participating in the annual tree lighting ceremony or visiting the historic train depot, there's something for everyone in this idyllic New England town. Sophie Dodd, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 The trail is, instead, a network of cozy bed-and-breakfasts. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bed-and-breakfast 

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bed-and-breakfast was in 1978

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“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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bed-and-breakfast

noun
: a place for tourists to stay that offers lodging and breakfast

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