European plan

noun

(in hotels) a system of paying a fixed rate that covers lodging and service but not meals. Abbreviation: EP

Compare American plan.

Origin of European plan

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

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British Dictionary definitions for european plan

European plan

noun

US a hotel rate of charging covering room and service but not mealsCompare American plan

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