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
Stung by a decline in visitors, select hotels on the Strip are offering summer all-inclusive packages this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
But it has left behind its all-inclusive, low-cost model.
From Barron's • May 8, 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
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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