B and Bs

noun

plural of B and B
as in public houses

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  1. public houses
  2. hotels
  3. inns
  4. hostels
  5. hospices
  6. accommodations
  7. taverns
Noun
  • This provoked what became known as the Aston Riot, with nearby public houses wrecked and violent brawls ensuing.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Lone Goat This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of public houses
Noun
  • Today, the group helps chefs restaurants and hotels source shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico, red lobster from Baja California, and rainbow trout from Michoacan, to name just a few products, with over 60 fisheries involved.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Some commenters say chore lists had already pushed them back to hotels.
    — Lena Borrelli, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of hotels
Noun
  • From the Renaissance palaces of Italy to the ryokan inns of Japan, the hospitality sector has been an active player in restoring old properties.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Main Street spans 140 mostly 19th-century buildings housing 100-plus shops, restaurants, and independent inns.
    — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of inns
Noun
  • One five-star reviewer wore it daily during a month-long solo trip through Europe, including on long hikes and while sleeping in hostels.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Mahony Group runs three pubs and five backpacker hostels around Australia, from Melbourne in the state of Victoria to Cairns in the far north.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hostels
Noun
  • Typically, the agency has pursued health fraud cases centered on providers, clinics, home health agencies, and hospices.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There are about 1,800 licensed hospices providing end-of-life care in Los Angeles County, more than six times the national average given its senior population.
    — John Fund, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of hospices
Noun
  • Other accommodations here include the Safari tents, which are more minimalist and only feature cozy beds, wood flooring, and wood stoves—the bathrooms for these units are communal and located nearby in the bathhouse.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of accommodations
Noun
  • The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.
    — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
  • So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of taverns
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