room and board

noun

1. lodging and meals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of room and board¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Idioms and Phrases

Lodging and meals, as in The university's price for room and board has increased by another 10 percent. [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

And a lot of caregivers get free room and board while on duty, but sacrifice their own privacy and time with family.

From Los Angeles Times

And their overall economic impact, inclusive of other items such as room and board, is much higher.

From Los Angeles Times

“Inside Safe currently spends upwards of $7,000 a month to house a single individual. That’s just room and board and services,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Shirreffs went to work for Matthews but it only paid room and board.

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Once a patient’s symptoms are stabilized, the payment for room and board ceases, and the patient is considered to be in a routine level of care.

From Slate