bed-and-breakfast

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Recent Examples of bed-and-breakfast 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 The French property had previously served as a bed-and-breakfast, and its last significant renovation had taken place in 1906. Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bed-and-breakfast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed-and-breakfast
Noun
  • Nick Reiner, who has struggled with addiction for years, was living in a guesthouse on his parents’ property, a family friend said, and his mother had become increasingly concerned about his mental health in the weeks leading up to her death.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Multigenerational families love the Beach House, which has a primary villa with a dining table for 10 as well as a second standalone guesthouse tucked below the 40-foot infinity pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The area offers traditional Japanese inns with hot springs providing a relaxing view of the Pacific Ocean.
    Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025
  • The club moved to an inn near the airport, but didn’t last there long.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The trickle-down effect on travel costs has been noticeable, and a warning from the American Hotel & Lodging Association indicates that demand for hotel rooms is far below expectations.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
  • During the gala the ministry of tourism also celebrated the launch of burgeoning destinations, major developments, and new hotels throughout the country, including in Miches, Punta BergantĂ­n, Samaná, Santo Domingo, and Santiago.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The tub, along with an adjacent swimming pool, once belonged to a coastal hostelry not far from Pullen’s home, until they were swallowed by the shifting sands.
    Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Located in the West Loop at the intersection of May Street and Washington Boulevard, this three-story hostelry was restored in 2016 by Vero Design + Build and architects Kara Boyd and Krista Petkovsek, and Siren Betty Design.
    Brian E. Clark, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The backstory Playa Cativo is one of the only hotels along this quiet stretch of coast—and by far the most luxurious (the only other lodge nearby is a hostel popular with backpackers).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • The hostel’s lounge will become an in-house fundraising event space and other needs like a cafeteria will be added.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • At 15 years old, Catherine Costner watched her family spend months searching for hospice care for her grandfather.
    Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • And Hatter, who was relocated after city officials intervened, can settle into her new lodgings in her new neighborhood and figure out her next steps.
    Essence, Essence, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Visitors can stay in historic lodgings with period furnishings.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Joseph Brewster turned the house into a tavern and store during the War for Independence when it was frequented by British soldiers stationed in the area.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • One of the greatest taverns and most impactful nightclubs in the history of this toddlin’ town, the Green Mill sits near the corner of Lawrence and Broadway, at night its neon sign a welcoming beacon.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026

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“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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