lodging

noun

lodg·​ing ˈlä-jiŋ How to pronounce lodging (audio)
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1
a
: a place to live : dwelling
b
: lodgment sense 3b
2
a(1)
: sleeping accommodations
found lodging in the barn
(2)
: a temporary place to stay
a lodging for the night
b
: a room in the house of another used as a residence
—usually used in plural
3
: the act of lodging

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There is gas, food, and lodging at the next highway exit. food and lodging are two of the largest expenses of living in the city
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She is approached by Pramatha, who presents himself as a welfare worker offering lodging and employment but is, in fact, a procurer preying on refugee women. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 Sausalito city manager is jailed and charged with misdemeanor prowling, unauthorized lodging and theft. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 Most visitors use the cities of Waycross and Folkston as bases (lodging and dining) for exploring the swamp. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 Three of the four officers at the scene fired at the gunman, police said, with one shot striking Karroll in the back, the bullet lodging in his vest. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lodging

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of lodging was in the 14th century

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lodging

noun
lodg·​ing
ˈläj-iŋ
1
: dwelling
especially : a temporary dwelling or sleeping place
2
: a room or suite of rooms in another's house rented as a dwelling
—usually used in plural

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