room and board
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of room and board
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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My father took out two years’ worth of loans for my college tuition, and room and board without telling me.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
She provided room and board in return for manual labour and help around the house.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
The more mature companies pay for leases on large plots of land to test their products, while some early-stage founders pay only room and board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
St Andrews estimates total costs for U.S. students, including room and board, travel and living expenses, at $66,705.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026
It also offered room and board and the stunning sum of ten dollars a week on top of this.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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