bed-and-breakfast

noun

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

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But there are also farming and mining jobs, both under pressure, and charming bed-and-breakfasts. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 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 Travel is often the first expense people cut when the economy worsens, said Le Tuyet Lan, who runs bed-and-breakfast properties in Vietnam’s Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. — Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 Travel is often the first expense people cut when the economy worsens, said Le Tuyet Lan, who runs bed-and-breakfast properties in Vietnam's Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. — ABC News, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bed-and-breakfast

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bed-and-breakfast was in 1937

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“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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bed-and-breakfast

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

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