all-inclusive

[ awl-in-kloo-siv ]

adjective

1. including everything; comprehensive.

all-inclusive

adjective

1. including everything; comprehensive

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-inclusive¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

On the Discovery Cove website, it is described as an "all-inclusive day resort" which offers opportunities to swim with dolphins and snorkel among tropical fish.

From BBC

Unfair labor practice strikes have precedent, he said, and go beyond “seemingly all-inclusive” no-strike clauses in contracts.

From Los Angeles Times

But in this instance — as opposed to, say, the year-end awards race — “international cinema” is an all-inclusive label.

From New York Times

Those who sign up for a payment play or pay in full before April 1 will be eligible to win an all-inclusive trip to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.

From Seattle Times

He also helped put together a trip for eclipse chasers at an all-inclusive beachfront hotel in Mazatlan, Mexico, which will feature discussions with experts in addition to the viewing.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• extensive