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Room and board

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A dorm room at Endicott College, Massachusetts, USA

Room and board is a phrase describing a situation in which, in exchange for money, labour or other considerations, a person is provided with a place to live as well as meals. It commonly occurs as a fee at higher educational institutions, such as colleges and universities; it also occurs in hotel-style accommodation for short stays.

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  • Room refers to a bedroom provided, sometimes private and sometimes with an ensuite bathroom.
  • Board refers to the food being provided.

Two commonly encountered boards are:

  • Half Board, where the host provides only breakfast and dinner meals.
  • Full Board, where the host provides three daily meals.

Another option is:

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