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

Visitors can enhance their experience by staying overnight in one of four bed-and-breakfast-style suites at Falcon Manor, located on the mansion’s grounds. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Jubilee Suites on Mobile Bay Owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Jim and Dana Maloney, this boutique bed-and-breakfast has just nine spacious suites, each with a separate living area and a private balcony or porch overlooking the water. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Other major hotel brands — including Marriott, IHG, Hyatt and Wyndham — as well as independent bed-and-breakfasts also operate in San Francisco’s core districts. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

Where to Stay Hotels Most lodging options near the park are independent hotels and bed-and-breakfasts, while larger chain hotels can be found closer to Traverse City. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bed-and-breakfast

• breakfast

Kids Definition

bed-and-breakfast

noun

: a place for tourists to stay that offers lodging and breakfast