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

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

St Andrews estimates total costs for U.S. students, including room and board, travel and living expenses, at $66,705.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 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

She had nearly caught up with the wages lost by her illness, and even though Rachel made only a pittance, it paid her room and board.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson