room and board
noun
1.
lodging and meals.
Origin
1950-55
Examples from the web for
room and board
They bring students in, train them for six years, give them
room and board
and a stipend.
The report also examines net price once
room and board
costs are considered.
She could pony up for dorm
room and board
fees or buy a condo.
Your school will use your loan money first to pay for tuition and fees,
room and board
, and other school charges.
Services will not be used to support basic care, which includes
room and board
and clothing.
It provides
room and board
, supervision, monitoring and attention to personal care.
Idioms and Phrases with
room and board
room and board
Lodging and meals, as in
The university's price for room and board has increased by another 10 percent
.
[
Mid-1900s
]