all-inclusive
/ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌȯl-in-ˈklü-siv -ziv/ (ame, mw)
all-inclusive — adjective
1. describes a holiday or hotel deal where one flat payment covers your room, meals
describes a holiday or hotel deal where one flat payment covers your room, meals, and drinks — nothing extra to pay during your stay
The travel agent booked them a week-long all-inclusive holiday on the coast of Crete.
collocation: all-inclusive holiday
The retiree's all-inclusive cruise ticket covered every meal, snack, and cocktail on board.
The Watanabe family chose an all-inclusive resort so the children could eat whenever they wanted.
The hotel manager explained that the all-inclusive rate even covered the minibar.
For a reasonable price, the family enjoyed an all-inclusive stay with no surprise bills.
- full-board
full-board usually covers only meals; all-inclusive adds drinks and often activities too
- all-in
more informal and often used in British English for the same concept
- package-deal
broader term; can apply to bundles outside travel as well
- self-catering
you prepare your own meals and pay for everything separately
- à la carte
each item on the menu is paid for individually
文法句型
all-inclusive + [holiday/resort/package/cruise/stay]
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in travel and hospitality contexts. Typically appears before the noun it describes.
常見錯誤
2. covering every person, every part, or every detail of something, leaving nothing
covering every person, every part, or every detail of something, leaving nothing and nobody out
The committee called for an all-inclusive review of the city's housing policies.
all-inclusive + review — covering every aspect
The professor's all-inclusive study of migration patterns covered thirty different countries.
The school board promised an all-inclusive approach that would involve every parent.
The author's all-inclusive history book discussed wars, trade, art, and religion across centuries.
The new legislation was all-inclusive, leaving no group unprotected under the law.
- comprehensive
more formal and commonly used in academic or professional writing
- exhaustive
emphasises that every possible detail has been checked; stronger than all-inclusive
- all-embracing
emphasises including diverse people or groups, not just things
- sweeping
often used for changes or reforms that affect many areas at once
- limited
restricted in range or scope
- narrow
focused on a small area only
- restricted
kept within certain limits, not open to all
文法句型
all-inclusive + [review/approach/study/list/policy]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (ALL COSTS COVERED): this sense is the broad, general meaning used across any domain, not limited to travel and pricing.
常見錯誤
all-inclusive — noun
1. a holiday resort where guests pay a single price upfront and their room, food, d
a holiday resort where guests pay a single price upfront and their room, food, drinks, and activities are all covered
The couple booked an all-inclusive for their honeymoon and never opened their wallets.
book an all-inclusive — shorthand for all-inclusive resort
Staying at an all-inclusive meant the grandparents could relax without budgeting for meals.
The travel website listed dozens of all-inclusives along the Riviera Maya coastline.
Compared to paying separately, the all-inclusive turned out to be surprisingly good value.
A week at the all-inclusive gave the office team a proper break from spreadsheets.
- all-inclusive resort
the full form; use this in more formal writing
- package resort
broader; may not always include drinks and activities
- self-catering accommodation
guests cook their own meals and pay for extras
- bed and breakfast
only the room and breakfast are included in the price
文法句型
book an all-inclusive
stay at an all-inclusive
用法筆記
Short for 'all-inclusive resort'. Common in travel brochures and websites but less frequent in formal writing.