Room and Board: Meaning
Room and board refers to the provision of lodging and meals, typically in exchange for payment or as part of a job, education, or other arrangements. It commonly applies to accommodations at colleges, boarding schools, or employment contracts where housing and food are provided as part of the agreement.
Synonyms
Lodging and meals
Housing and food
Accommodation with meals
Full board
Living arrangements
Shelter and sustenance
Room and meals
Residence with meals
Board and lodging
Bed and meals
Antonyms
Self-catering
Rent only
Housing without meals
Meals not included
Independent living
Room only
Food and rent separately
Unfurnished living
Self-supported housing
Exclusion of meals
Short Sentence Examples
The college fee includes room and board for all students.
He received free room and board as part of his job on the ranch.
Many hostels offer affordable room and board to travelers.
The new nanny will be provided with room and board in the family’s home.
The room and board costs at the university are quite reasonable.
