all-in·clu·sive
ˌȯl-in-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
: 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 … —
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all-inclusiveness
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
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Adjective
an all-inclusive look at the threat posed by a global pandemic
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Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
Happening upon two coworkers in this modern revisit, the actor shares a new memo — HP has fixed printer frustrations once and for all with the launch of the HP All-In Plan, an all-inclusive service that simplifies printing from top to bottom.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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
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Adjective
Urban luxury comes with a playful twist at New York City’s The Whitby Hotel, while family-friendly Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is a Big Island haven with accommodations that sleep up to 12, and Canyon Ranch Tucson’s all-inclusive wellness offerings have set the bar since the 70s.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
Happening upon two coworkers in this modern revisit, the actor shares a new memo — HP has fixed printer frustrations once and for all with the launch of the HP All-In Plan, an all-inclusive service that simplifies printing from top to bottom.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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
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“All-inclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-inclusive. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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