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room and board
room and boardn. Lodging and meals earned, purchased for a set fee, or otherwise provided.room′ and board′ n. lodging and meals. [1950–55] room and board
room and boardMeals and accommodation, or the cost thereof. An au pair typically provides free childcare in exchange for room and board in a foreign country. The company is willing you pay for your room and board while you work overseas.See also: and, board, roomroom and boardfood to eat and a place to live; the cost of food and lodging. That college charges too much for room and board. How much is your room and board?See also: and, board, roomroom and boardLodging and meals, as in The university's price for room and board has increased by another 10 percent. [Mid-1900s] See also: and, board, roomAcronymsSeeR&B |