Room and board is a phrase describing a situation in which, in exchange for money, labour or other considerations, a person is provided with a place to live as well as meals on a comprehensive basis. It commonly occurs as a fee at higher educational institutions, such as colleges and universities; it also occurs in hotel-style accommodation for short stays.
Room refers to a private bedroom provided, sometimes with a private ensuite bathroom.
Board may refer to the food being provided, or alternatively, the table on which food is served.
With a room and board arrangement, the renter has a private bedroom and shares the rest of the house with the person renting out the room. This is different from renting where the renter has private living areas, including a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
Two commonly encountered boards are:
Half Board, where the host provides only a breakfast and dinner meals.
Full Board, where the host provides all three daily meals.
Another option is:
Bed and breakfast, literally, a place to sleep and where breakfast is provided.
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