all-inclusive

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adjective

Synonyms of all-inclusivenext
: including everything
a broader and more nearly all-inclusive view
especially : sold for one price that includes charges and fees that are often added separately
The development of the "all-inclusive" tourist package in which flights, airport transfers, hotel accommodations, meals, drinks, entertainment, sports facilities, excursions, et cetera, are paid in full in advance … Kamala Kempadoo
all-inclusiveness noun

all-inclusive

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noun

plural all-inclusives
: a resort that charges one fee that includes the price of a room, meals, beverages, and all other expenses : an all-inclusive resort
a vacation at an all-inclusive
Tapping into the luxury market has not been easy for all-inclusives, which are saddled with stereotypes about garish plastic armbands and warmed-over buffet-style meals.Jacqueline Detwiler

Examples of all-inclusive in a Sentence

Adjective an all-inclusive look at the threat posed by a global pandemic
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Adjective
Having a goal to earn points to visit Morocco or take a ski trip to the Alps is likely to be more helpful than blindly amassing rewards for an overseas trip or an all-inclusive resort. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Book Dinner Reservations One of the best things about an all-inclusive resort are the incredible dining options. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 This mega-resort sets itself apart from other all-inclusive properties throughout the region with its family-friendly activities. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 The all-inclusive experience is only as good as the people who are taking care of you, explained Randy. Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-inclusive

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1702, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-inclusive was in 1702

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“All-inclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-inclusive. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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