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all-inclusive

all-inclusive

7 3.5
Including all services and costs for one price
  • adjective
  • /ɔl ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
translation icon : todo incluido
  • We decided to book an all-inclusive vacation to simplify our planning and enjoy a stress-free getaway.
  • an all-inclusive resort
  • an all-inclusive package
  • an all-inclusive vacation

I like that it is all inclusive and that it isn't contingent upon your affiliation with any particular dietary tribe per SE.

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Examples

  • And my advice this week is to go to an all inclusive resort.

  • We all know it; it's not easy to find a perfect all-inclusive resort that we can afford.

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  • It's six nights seven days and it's all inclusive.

  • So first question is, do you guys always stay in all inclusive when you go on vacation?

  • We have never been to an all-inclusive and want to try it.

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  • So when I think of all inclusive resorts, I normally picture like free food, maybe free drinks.

  • And while we're on this topic, the wedding was at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico.

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  • So I went to this all inclusive resort called Garza Blanca.

  • The place seems to be an all-inclusive foodie heaven, largely because of the Brixton Village Market.

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  • In Belize, the Chaa Creek resort is trying to attract tourists with a seven-day, all-inclusive "Maya Winter Solstice" package.

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Synonyms

inclusive
vsall-inclusive
88 4.1

Including all the things or people mentioned, even the limits

covers services, items, and costs as part of the whole package
all-encompassing
vsall-inclusive
12 6.0

Including everything and everyone in a single plan

focuses on including paid services and costs, not only scope
all-embracing
vsall-inclusive
1 4.6

Including everything or everyone without leaving anything out

emphasizes that services and costs are included in the coverage
panoptic
vsall-inclusive
  • Formal
1 9.6

Showing everything in one complete view

applies to packages covering services and costs rather than to a view
encompassing
vsall-inclusive
6.0

Including many different people, ideas, or things

extends to paid services and items, not only general range
blanket
vsall-inclusive
5.1

Applying to everyone in a group without exception

covers actual services and costs rather than just broad applicability

Antonyms

203 3.4

Not complete and only in some parts

exclusive
  • Literature
47 5.8

A news story that only one newspaper or TV channel has

How Inclusive

all-inclusive
7 3.5
inclusive
88 4.1
comprehensive
298 4.6
limited
393 2.5

Surface Forms

all-inclusive positive

Morphology

all-inclusive = inclusive (transparent) = all + inclusive

The adjective is formed by the productive prefix 'all-' (completely) + 'inclusive', so learners who know 'inclusive' will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word all-inclusive comes from all- meaning 'everything' and include meaning 'to put in'. Think of a hotel that 'puts in' meals, drinks and activities so nothing costs extra, and that's why all-inclusive means 'including everything' or 'with all services covered'.