bed-and-breakfast
noun
bed-and-break·fast
ˈbed-ən(d)-ˈbrek-fəst 
: an establishment (such as an inn) offering lodging and breakfast
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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, Oak Tree Mountain.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Other major hotel brands — including Marriott, IHG, Hyatt and Wyndham — as well as independent bed-and-breakfasts also operate in San Francisco’s core districts.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Where to Stay Hotels Most lodging options near the park are independent hotels and bed-and-breakfasts, while larger chain hotels can be found closer to Traverse City.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
24 June 2026
But there are also farming and mining jobs, both under pressure, and charming bed-and-breakfasts.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Other major hotel brands — including Marriott, IHG, Hyatt and Wyndham — as well as independent bed-and-breakfasts also operate in San Francisco’s core districts.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Where to Stay Hotels Most lodging options near the park are independent hotels and bed-and-breakfasts, while larger chain hotels can be found closer to Traverse City.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
24 June 2026
But there are also farming and mining jobs, both under pressure, and charming bed-and-breakfasts.
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bed-and-breakfast
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“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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