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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Travelers seeking more comfort can choose from a range of charming bed-and-breakfasts and seaside inns. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025 In At Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse Grab a coffee at the counter at Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse, a little bed-and-breakfast hidden beneath Spanish moss, and head out to a shaded area behind the inn. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025 Where to stay Book now: 5 Ojo Inn An early 1900s mansion turned nine-room bed-and-breakfast, 5 Ojo Inn is delightfully homey. Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025 For overnight stays, several nearby campgrounds welcome RVs, tents, and cabin-goers, while more traditional accommodations include charming inns and bed-and-breakfasts, such as the cozy four-suite Torch Lake Bed & Breakfast. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025 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 10 Aug. 2025.

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bed-and-breakfast

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

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