all-inclusive
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-inclusive
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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That is a deal breaker for travelers like the San Diego convention-goer who incredulously asked me why anyone would book an all-inclusive package in a city with so many great restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
You won’t find any Cirque du Soleil shows on the all-inclusive menu.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
This year, more people are seeking out "authentic" holiday experiences abroad rather than all-inclusive tourist traps, according to ABTA, the association for British travel agents.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“They’ve been moving away from the all-inclusive model at exactly the wrong moment,” Newman said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
Dad saw them as an all-inclusive group, to be brought up under one master plan that would be best for everybody.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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