all-inclusive

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adjective

all-in·​clu·​sive ˌȯl-in-ˈklü-siv How to pronounce all-inclusive (audio)
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: 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

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Adjective
In 2019, the city received funds from a Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors grant program to help design and construct an all-inclusive playground that would replace the existing structures. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024 Check out these all-inclusive resorts, which are perfect for parents and children alike. Karen Cicero, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024 Enjoy behind-the-scenes access with a VIP Experience package that can feature premium seating, post-fight octagon experience, all-inclusive hospitality, meet-and-greets with UFC fighters and more. The McClatchy Media Network, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024 With its pristine white sand beach, the Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort set on 206 acres of lush jungle and mangroves. Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 To the north of the island, the vibrant city of Puerto Plata provides varied pleasures: Victorian architecture, all-inclusive beach resorts, a cable car to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres, concerts at an amphitheater on the Atlantic, and the 16th-century San Felipe Fortress. Lea Lane, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Rates start at $2,799 and are all-inclusive, from accommodations and meals to wine tasting and bicycles. Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024 The all-inclusive dance studio offers classes focused on a variety of dance styles for all ages, including ballroom, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and more. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2024 While not a traditional yoga retreat, the 5-star wellness resort in Hawaii offers a full calendar of all-inclusive activities, including yoga classes, sound baths, and floating meditations, giving guests the flexibility of planning their own wellness journey. Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
Noun
Something to consider about cruises is that only some cruise lines are truly all-inclusive. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2023 Loftie also requires Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for the all-inclusive experience, so unexpected connection issues throughout the night could impact your alarm and settings. Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2023 Over Referee Payments Scandal - Reports Leaders Provide Advice For Getting Ahead At Forbes 30/50 Summit Residents will enjoy all-inclusive dining and cocktails at dinner. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023 Stay at one of our top all-inclusive family resorts. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 9 Mar. 2023 Beaches in Turks & Caicos Beaches The Beaches all-inclusive resort in Turks & Caicos features multiple resorts in one with villages themed after the architecture and ambiance of Italy, France, Key West and the Caribbean. L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Well, 9 Mar. 2023 Other tickets that include entrance to all-inclusive hospitality venues, suites and premium VIP areas range from $325 to $575 Thursday-Sunday. Mark Kazlowski, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2023 Abundant in sunny weather, sandy beaches and all-inclusive resorts, Punta Cana is a popular destination for East Coast travelers and other American travelers. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2023 Los Cabos is full of more luxurious, all-inclusive resorts that carry higher price tags. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2023

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

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