room and board

noun

: lodging and food usually furnished for a set price or as part of wages

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Prior to 2021, the money beyond scholarships, room and board ended there (in the pockets of the Universities). Nick Lomaglio, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Launched in 2024—and marking the first time a Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation scholarship has been sponsored by a record label—the four-year Prodigy Scholarship (as its called), covers tuition and room and board, as well as wrap-around services provided by the foundation. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2025 This includes tuition, fees, books, room and board and any other qualifying educational expenses. Adam Palasciano, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025 Rice University also has a program that covers tuition, fees and room and board for qualifying students. Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for room and board

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of room and board was in 1849

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“Room and board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/room%20and%20board. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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