American plan


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American plan

n.
A system of hotel management in which a guest pays a fixed daily rate for room and meals.
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American plan

n
(Commerce) US a hotel rate in which the charge includes meals. Compare European plan
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Amer′ican plan`


n.
(in hotels) a payment system that covers room and all meals. Compare European plan.
[1855–60, Amer.]
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Noun1.American plan - a hotel plan that includes three meals dailyAmerican plan - a hotel plan that includes three meals daily
hotel plan, meal plan - a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel
modified American plan - a hotel plan that includes breakfast and dinner (but not lunch)
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American plan

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