bed-and-breakfast
noun
bed-and-break·fast
ˈbed-ən(d)-ˈbrek-fəst 
: an establishment (such as an inn) offering lodging and breakfast
Examples of bed-and-breakfast in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The six-room property is a true bed-and-breakfast, with a two-course breakfast and evening treats like cookies and cakes.
—
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
This house was part of a two-property bed-and-breakfast, Amber House, until the June 2021 fire.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 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
See All Example Sentences for bed-and-breakfast
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
This house was part of a two-property bed-and-breakfast, Amber House, until the June 2021 fire.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 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
See All Example Sentences for bed-and-breakfast
Cite this Entry
“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share