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

Examples of bed-and-breakfast in a Sentence

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There are plenty of other towns along Highway 290 (known as the Texas Wine Road) boasting vineyards, restaurants, and accommodations in the form of bed-and-breakfasts and roadside motels, but Fredericksburg has some of the best of it all. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025 Familiar brands like SpringHill Suites’ newest Jacksonville Oceanfront property offer loyalty perks and ocean views, while the Riverdale Inn—a charming 11-room bed-and-breakfast in the historic Riverside district—invites guests to experience local hospitality with timeless character. Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 There’s also an on-site bed-and-breakfast—each of their two units sleeps two—that includes a wine-tasting flight and a continental breakfast. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025 This charming adults-only bed-and-breakfast in nearby Ocean City is a short drive from Assateague Island, offering an elegant, peaceful alternative to the town’s boardwalk buzz. Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bed-and-breakfast

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Nov. 2025.

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bed-and-breakfast

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

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