bed-and-breakfast

noun

bed-and-break·​fast ˈbed-ən(d)-ˈbrek-fəst How to pronounce bed-and-breakfast (audio)
Synonyms of bed-and-breakfastnext
: an establishment (such as an inn) offering lodging and breakfast

Examples of bed-and-breakfast in a Sentence

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Ryan Hiser, along with his partner, David Tran, own and run two bed-and-breakfast boutique hotels in renovated homes in the Southmoreland neighborhood. Eric Adler may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 Fifteen-year-old Eileen followed them out of the bed-and-breakfast and got into their car, which was parked just outside. Literary Hub, 8 May 2026 Because of its petite imprint, the 24-room Casa Cañita naturally gives off bed-and-breakfast vibes, thanks to a focus on home-away-from-home feels and a minimal amount of common spaces. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 Here are some of our favorite country inns and bed-and-breakfasts in the Midwest. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bed-and-breakfast

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bed-and-breakfast was in 1937

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“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

bed-and-breakfast

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

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