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
Cruises still are value plays — passage, room and board and entertainment remain usually more expensive on land than on a cruise.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
Financial aid at CSU campuses typically covers tuition, not room and board, according to Rosales.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025
The school he represents, Rider, is a middling institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with a hefty price tag—about $45,000 for tuition, room, and board.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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