all-in·clu·sive
| \ ˌȯl-in-ˈklü-siv
, -ziv \
, -ziv \
Definition of all-inclusive
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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-inclusive
noun
plural all-inclusives
Definition of all-inclusive (Entry 2 of 2)
: 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
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Synonyms for all-inclusive
Synonyms: Adjective
- all-embracing,
- all-in
- [chiefly British],
- broad-gauge
- (or broad-gauged),
- compendious,
- complete,
- comprehensive,
- cover-all,
- cyclopedic,
- embracive,
- encyclopedic,
- exhaustive,
- full,
- global,
- in-depth,
- inclusive,
- omnibus,
- panoramic,
- thorough,
- universal
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“All-inclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-inclusive. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.
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all-inclusive
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of all-inclusive
: including everything
especially
: sold for one price that includes charges and fees that are often added separately
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The first known use of all-inclusive was in 1702
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