bed-and-breakfast

noun

bed-and-break·​fast ˈbed-ən(d)-ˈbrek-fəst 

: an establishment (such as an inn) offering lodging and breakfast

Examples of bed-and-breakfast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Historic restaurants, coffee shops, bed-and-breakfasts, vacation homes, and campsites make the village an easy weekend getaway. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

The Borden house wasn’t a bed-and-breakfast in the ’80s — and what is Shelby reading? — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

The Stavrand is a product of Glick’s 20 years in hospitality, combining her favorite details from boutique hotels, luxury resorts, and bed-and-breakfasts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Moon Jong-won rounds out the cast as Um Sang-pil, who runs a bed-and-breakfast and carries a past shrouded in mystery. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bed-and-breakfast

• breakfast

Kids Definition

bed-and-breakfast

noun

: a place for tourists to stay that offers lodging and breakfast