american plan
Definition
Noun: A hotel rate structure or pricing system in which the quoted price includes the cost of the room and three full meals each day (typically breakfast, lunch, and dinner), provided by the hotel.
Usage
The term is used primarily in the hospitality and travel industries to describe a specific type of accommodation package. It is often contrasted with other meal plans like the European Plan (room only, no meals) or the Modified American Plan (room plus two meals, usually breakfast and dinner).
Examples
- Noun:
- When we booked our resort stay, we chose the American plan for convenience.
- The American plan is ideal for travelers who prefer having all their meals taken care of on-site.
Advanced Usage
- The American plan is sometimes abbreviated as AP in hotel listings and travel brochures.
- This plan is most commonly offered at traditional resorts, cruise ships, and all-inclusive properties, especially in destinations where dining options outside the hotel are limited.
Variants and Related Words
- Modified American Plan (MAP) (noun): A hotel plan that includes the room plus two meals daily, typically breakfast and dinner.
- European Plan (EP) (noun): A hotel plan that includes the room only, with no meals provided.
- All-Inclusive Plan (noun): A broader plan that typically includes the room, all meals, drinks, and often activities and entertainment.
Synonyms
- Full board (noun): A term, more common in British English, with a similar meaning of including all main meals.
- Full pension (noun): Another term, used in some regions, equivalent to the American plan.
Antonyms
- European plan (noun): A hotel rate for the room only, without meals.
Noun
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a hotel plan that includes three meals daily
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