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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This house was part of a two-property bed-and-breakfast, Amber House, until the June 2021 fire.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Nov. 2025
This intimate bed-and-breakfast, perfect for nature lovers, pairs countryside charm with postcard-worthy views.
—Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 24 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
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Nov. 2025
This intimate bed-and-breakfast, perfect for nature lovers, pairs countryside charm with postcard-worthy views.
—Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 24 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
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“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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