Room and board

Room and board

Room and board describes a situation where, in exchange for money, labor or other considerations, a person is provided with a place to live as well as meals on a comprehensive basis.

It also occurs in hotel-style accommodation for short stays.

Two commonly encountered boards are:
* "Half Board", where the host provides only a breakfast and dinner meals.
* "Full Board", where the host provides all three daily meals.

Another option is:
* "Bed and breakfast", literally, a place to sleep and breakfast provided.

References

* http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/15/messages/521.html
* http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question30318.html
* http://www.snopes.com/language/phrases/1500.htm


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