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
  • That time frame, however, is not out of step with the extensive and thoughtful development process of most hotels under the prestigious Raffles banner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Stars were put up in premium hotels, including the Assila Luxury Collection and the Shangri-La Jeddah on the Red Sea waterfront.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of hotels
Noun
  • Historic estates and centuries-old inns sit alongside independent shops, galleries, and restaurants that draw heavily from Vermont’s farms and producers.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Farther afield, there are cozy inns like The Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough and 33 Main in nearby Lenox.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of inns
Noun
  • The Mahony Group runs three pubs and five backpacker hostels around Australia, from Melbourne in the state of Victoria to Cairns in the far north.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hostels
Noun
  • There are about 1,800 licensed hospices providing end-of-life care in Los Angeles County, more than six times the national average given its senior population.
    — John Fund, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Within a few years, Los Angeles County had more hospices than a dozen other states combined.
    — Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hospices
Noun
  • On the heels of that directive, the bureau issued new guidance that prohibited staff from granting requests for clothing accommodations for those inmates and barred the use of federal dollars for medical interventions.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Walls of white Parian stone between accommodations ensure privacy, while wooden pergolas provide shade.
    — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of accommodations
Noun
  • The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.
    — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
  • So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of taverns
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