1. A small hotel or boarding house, especially in Italy or other European countries, that provides lodging and meals.
Usage: Often used when referring to European accommodations; More common in travel and hospitality contexts

Examples

• We stayed at a charming pensione in the Italian countryside during our vacation.
• The pensione offered breakfast and dinner as part of the nightly rate.
• Many budget travelers prefer a pensione to a large hotel chain.
• The family-run pensione had only six rooms and felt very welcoming.
• She booked a pensione near the coast for her summer holiday.