room and board
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of room and board
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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She provided room and board in return for manual labour and help around the house.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Most private colleges charge in the neighborhood of $90,000 for tuition, room and board, books, and other fees.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
But now lessons from personal finance are being integrated into all areas of the Berea curriculum, where most students attend tuition-free and many get financial aid for room and board.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Like a lot of small colleges, St. Michael’s draws most of its revenue from tuition, fees and room and board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“Circe was a wise and generous employer. I had room and board, a good health plan, dental, pet leopards, free potions—everything! And this demigod with his friend, the blonde—” “Annabeth.”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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