room and board
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of room and board
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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If you decide to save for education, either now or in the future, a tax-advantaged 529 account can help cover expenses such as tuition, fees, books and room and board.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
She provided room and board in return for manual labour and help around the house.
From BBC • May 13, 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
Later, she babysat and washed dishes for an academic couple in exchange for room and board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
They’d give you room and board for a week and a small honorarium to pay for your time off work.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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