bed-and-breakfast

Thân thiện

A couple enjoys a cozy stay at a charming 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an overnight boardinghouse with breakfast

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bed and breakfast