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bed-and-breakfast

 
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bed-and-break·fast

or bed and breakfast (bĕd'n-brĕk'fəst)
n. (Abbr. B & B)
A private residence, several rooms of which are set aside for overnight guests whose paid accommodations include breakfast.


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Also, B and B. A hotel or other hostelry that offers a room for the night and a morning meal at an inclusive price. For example, Staying at a bed and breakfast meant never having to plan morning meals. This term and the practice originated in Britain and have become widespread. [Early 1900s]

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  • Travel and Tourism - bed-and-breakfast: overnight accommodation, esp. in private home, that includes breakfast


 
 

 

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