what is room and board

Room and board refers to a situation in which, 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. This arrangement commonly occurs as a fee at higher educational institutions, such as colleges and universities, and also in hotel-style accommodations for short stays. "Room" typically refers to a private bedroom provided, sometimes with a private ensuite bathroom, while "board" refers to the food being provided, or alternatively, the table on which food is served. In the context of college, room and board specifically refers to on-campus college housing accompanied by a meal plan, providing students with convenient access to food while living on campus. The term "board" in this context refers to the meal plan, which can take various forms to cater to different eating habits, such as a set number of meals per day, an allotment of meals per week, or unlimited access to the dining hall. Overall, room and board encompasses the cost of lodging and food, usually furnished for a set price or as part of wages.