bed-and-breakfast
noun
bed-and-break·fast
ˈbed-ən(d)-ˈbrek-fəst 
: an establishment (such as an inn) offering lodging and breakfast
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Stay at the four-star Morris Inn on the Notre Dame campus, or opt for a bed-and-breakfast or rental in South Bend's buzzy downtown district.
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Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Ask for recommendations My favorite thing about staying in a bed-and-breakfast is having easy access to local recommendations.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether indulging in a Christmas package for a stay at the Inn Victoria bed-and-breakfast, participating in the annual tree lighting ceremony or visiting the historic train depot, there's something for everyone in this idyllic New England town.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Instead, book a room in one of the hotels in the town of Dalyan; the family-run Crescent Hasirci Hotel is just eight minutes away from İztuzu by car and gives off charming bed-and-breakfast vibes.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Ask for recommendations My favorite thing about staying in a bed-and-breakfast is having easy access to local recommendations.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether indulging in a Christmas package for a stay at the Inn Victoria bed-and-breakfast, participating in the annual tree lighting ceremony or visiting the historic train depot, there's something for everyone in this idyllic New England town.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Instead, book a room in one of the hotels in the town of Dalyan; the family-run Crescent Hasirci Hotel is just eight minutes away from İztuzu by car and gives off charming bed-and-breakfast vibes.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bed-and-breakfast
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“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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