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

The American Association of People with Disabilities said people often experience barriers in retail, lodging and health care settings. —Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025

The Ranch Motel, a boutique lodging and leisure club, opened in late 2023. —Megan Stringer, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025

One of the things that has made the Mohegan Sun so successful for gaming, lodging and dining is its location between New York and Boston, within easy driving distance for tens of millions of Northeasterners. —Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Those seeking year-round lodgings in paradise are already aware of Four Seasons’ Los Cabos Residences at Costa Palmas, as well as Cancun’s One Laguna Residences and Marina Club unveiled last December. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing lodging

• board and lodging
• lodging house

Rhymes for lodging

• dodging
• dislodging

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