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bed-and-break·​fast | \ ˈbed-ən(d)-ˈbrek-fəst How to pronounce bed-and-breakfast (audio) \

Definition of bed-and-breakfast

: an establishment (such as an inn) offering lodging and breakfast

First Known Use of bed-and-breakfast

1978, in the meaning defined above

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“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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