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

• residence
• abode
• dwelling
• roof
• house
• home
• housing
• place

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

Inspections often reported unsanitary conditions at the lodgings, specifically mold. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 June 2025

The Inn at Carnal Hall, built in 1905 as the first women’s dormitory at the University of Arkansas, is a unique lodging with first-class rooms and excellent breakfast fare. —Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

The equestrian influence is also reflected in the lodgings themselves, with accents like artwork and decor that follow the same theme, all selected by owner Sheila C. Johnson. —Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025

Browse a full range of lodging options at Telluride.com. —Visit Telluride, AFAR Media, 18 June 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