bed-and-breakfast
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of accommodation: A small lodging establishment, typically a private home or guesthouse, that offers overnight lodging and breakfast to guests. It is often abbreviated as "B&B."
Usage
- A "bed-and-breakfast" is a specific type of tourist accommodation, distinct from hotels or motels. It emphasizes a more personal, homely atmosphere.
- It is commonly used as a singular noun. The plural form is "bed-and-breakfasts."
- Example: "We prefer staying in a charming bed-and-breakfast rather than a large hotel chain."
Examples
- Noun:
- They run a lovely bed-and-breakfast in the countryside.
- We booked a room at a historic bed-and-breakfast for our anniversary.
- The town has several cozy bed-and-breakfasts near the lake.
Advanced Usage
- "To stay at a bed-and-breakfast": This is the standard phrase for using this type of accommodation.
- We decided to stay at a bed-and-breakfast to experience local hospitality.
Variants and Related Words
- B&B (n.): The common abbreviation for "bed-and-breakfast."
- We found a great B&B with excellent reviews online.
- Guesthouse (n.): A similar type of accommodation, sometimes used interchangeably, though a guesthouse may not always include breakfast.
- Inn (n.): A small hotel, which may also provide meals; often larger than a typical B&B.
Synonyms
- Boarding house
- Lodging house
- Guesthouse
Related Phrases
- Full breakfast: A type of cooked breakfast often served at a bed-and-breakfast, as opposed to a simple continental breakfast.
- The bed-and-breakfast is known for its delicious full breakfast.
Noun
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an overnight boardinghouse with breakfast
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