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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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Today, the experience is all that and much more, and Sandals’ adults-only properties consistently rank among the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, thanks to the blend of tropical pleasures and authenticity based in Jamaican roots.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 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
Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Today, the experience is all that and much more, and Sandals’ adults-only properties consistently rank among the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, thanks to the blend of tropical pleasures and authenticity based in Jamaican roots.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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