Room and board describes a situation where, in exchange for money, labor or other considerations, a person is provided with a place to live as well as meals on a comprehensive basis.
"Board" may refer to the table on which food is served.
It also occurs in hotel-style accommodation for short stays.
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:
Another option is:
References
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