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room and board

NOUN
lodging and meals
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The earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals are tax-free when used for qualified education expenses, like tuition, books, and room and board.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

She provided room and board in return for manual labour and help around the house.

From BBC May 13, 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

Domestic service was the largest urban occupation at midcentury, dominated by Irish immigrant women who received room and board and could save significant amounts.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 30, 2025

One of the hospital administrators got him a job as a maintenance man at an upstate resort, room and board included.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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