lodging

noun

lodg·​ing ˈlä-jiŋ 

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

Synonyms

• abode
• diggings
• domicile
• dwelling
• fireside
• habitation
• hearth
• hearthstone
• home
• house
• pad
• place
• quarters
• residence
• roof

Examples of lodging in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Fisher says The Inn is his favorite in-park lodging, while Jensen calls out Stovepipe Wells for its more affordable rates and a new concessionnaire that is upgrading amenities. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024

Having difficulty walking, Shiffrin skipped Sunday’s slalom and instead cheered for her teammates from her lodging in Killington. —Peggy Shinn, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024

There’s a great base village and a lot going on, and Stowe is also a wonderful town and home to the best ski town lodging and dining in all of New England. —Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

And that’s not even accounting for lodging, meals, transportation, and premium add-ons, such as Lightning Lane passes, Memory Maker photography downloads, and more. —Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing lodging

• board and lodging
• lodging house

Kids Definition

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