all-inclusive

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adjective

Synonyms of all-inclusivenext
: including everything
a broader and more nearly all-inclusive view
especially : sold for one price that includes charges and fees that are often added separately
The development of the "all-inclusive" tourist package in which flights, airport transfers, hotel accommodations, meals, drinks, entertainment, sports facilities, excursions, et cetera, are paid in full in advance … Kamala Kempadoo
all-inclusiveness noun

all-inclusive

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noun

plural all-inclusives
: a resort that charges one fee that includes the price of a room, meals, beverages, and all other expenses : an all-inclusive resort
a vacation at an all-inclusive
Tapping into the luxury market has not been easy for all-inclusives, which are saddled with stereotypes about garish plastic armbands and warmed-over buffet-style meals.Jacqueline Detwiler

Examples of all-inclusive in a Sentence

Adjective an all-inclusive look at the threat posed by a global pandemic
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Adjective
Santo Beach Resort & Spa is the island's flagship luxury resort, with all-inclusive service, direct beachfront access, and an expansive spa centered on Porto Santo's mineral-rich sands and seawater therapies. Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 This chic all-inclusive resort made its debut in 2021, showing off pops of vibrant colors in the modern lobby and room designs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 Launched in 2017, the all-inclusive Andean Explorer is South America’s first luxury sleeper train and traces one of the world’s highest rail routes through the Andes. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 This list is not all-inclusive, please check the website for the full details. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-inclusive

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1702, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-inclusive was in 1702

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“All-inclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-inclusive. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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