full board
/fʊl bɔːrd/
Meaning
'Full board' is a hotel booking option that includes the room rate plus three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unlike 'all-inclusive,' full board typically does not include drinks (especially alcoholic ones) or snacks between meals.
Examples
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We booked a full board package so we wouldn't have to worry about finding restaurants.
We booked a full board package so we wouldn't have to worry about finding restaurants.
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Please note that drinks are not included in the price of your full board reservation.
Please note that drinks are not included in the price of your full board reservation.
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If you plan to spend the whole day exploring, full board might not be the best option for you.
If you plan to spend the whole day exploring, full board might not be the best option for you.
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The resort offers half board, which includes breakfast and dinner, or full board, which adds lunch.
The resort offers half board, which includes breakfast and dinner, or full board, which adds lunch.
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Our full board accommodation served buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Our full board accommodation served buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Common Mistakes
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✗ We decided to book a full pension at the beach resort.
✓ We decided to book full board at the beach resort.
'Full pension' is a literal translation from Romance languages (like 'pensión completa' or 'pension complète'). In English, the correct term is 'full board'.
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✗ Does this hotel have full food option?
✓ Does this hotel offer a full board option?
'Full food' is incorrect; the established industry term for three meals included with lodging is 'full board'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Our resort booking is ___, which means all three daily meals are covered.
💡 A meal plan including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Show answer
full board
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Unlike an all-inclusive stay, a ___ package usually charges extra for alcoholic beverages.
💡 Three meals included, but not unlimited drinks.
Show answer
full board