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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This new responsibility feels like juggling the roles of chef, bartender, sommelier, bed-and-breakfast owner, Martha Stewart, and Santa Claus, all while honoring family traditions and updating them in a fresh, respectful way. Mya Gelber, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024 Other options include The Jarvis at 220, a historic downtown mansion that now serves as a bed-and-breakfast with views of the Neuse River and skyline, and the 1882 Italianate Victorian Aerie Bed & Breakfast, ideal for those seeking a romantic escape. Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024 Set in the San Bernardino Mountains (like Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead), Oak Glen is home to acres of apple orchards, bed-and-breakfasts, and a family fun park. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024 The Kang family has moved from the big city to run a bed-and-breakfast that was supposed to sit along a new highway. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 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 20 Dec. 2024.

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bed-and-breakfast

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

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