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

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

Financial aid at CSU campuses typically covers tuition, not room and board, according to Rosales.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

The school he represents, Rider, is a middling institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with a hefty price tag—about $45,000 for tuition, room, and board.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove