room and board
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
Like a lot of small colleges, St. Michael’s draws most of its revenue from tuition, fees and room and board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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
The sticker price of tuition, room and board at some universities can now reach near $100,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
“Circe was a wise and generous employer. I had room and board, a good health plan, dental, pet leopards, free potions—everything! And this demigod with his friend, the blonde—” “Annabeth.”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
