B and Bs

noun

plural of B and B
as in public houses

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  1. public houses
  2. hotels
  3. inns
  4. hostels
  5. hospices
  6. accommodations
  7. taverns
Noun
  • This provoked what became known as the Aston Riot, with nearby public houses wrecked and violent brawls ensuing.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Lone Goat This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of public houses
Noun
  • Le Gette, though, has designs to eventually make the product accessible to those who don’t frequent luxury med spas, brand-name hotels or the athletic facilities of professional sports teams.
    — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Rooms would be larger than those in roadside hotels and would cost around $300 a night, Palillo said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of hotels
Noun
  • Travelers sleep in inns that seem lifted from a Hiroshige woodblock print.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Other small inns and B&Bs are scattered across the communities of 30A, but for long stays or big groups, a rental is the best option.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of inns
Noun
  • When finished, the collaborative project will knit together existing trail networks, connect 27 communities and include huts and hostels for overnight stays.
    — Nina Keck, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • Accommodations range from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious eco-lodges and wellness retreats.
    — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of hostels
Noun
  • The vice president and other officials have downplayed evidence of collateral damage in their crackdown on fraudulent hospices.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 15 June 2026
  • Kate Middleton issued a letter in support of children's hospices on June 15.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Definition of hospices
Noun
  • Rider accommodations include a mini-instrument panel, forward race-position risers and a drag handlebar, handlebar controls designed for drag racing, and include an emergency shut-off tether.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • For uber-luxurious accommodations, opt for one of the chic A-frame or glass houses at The Woods, minutes from Lake Michigan and winner of a 2025 Best of the Midwest Award.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of accommodations
Noun
  • The smaller, working-class towns that dot the southeast part of the county are filled with the types of pubs and taverns that give a place character.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of taverns
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