LODGING Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words

lodging 1 of 2

noun

ˈlä-jiŋ

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as in residence

the place where one lives food and lodging are two of the largest expenses of living in the city

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as in apartment

lodgings plural a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place I've rented lodgings in the old boardinghouse downtown

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as in accommodation

a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler lodging was whatever budget motel we could find for each leg of our trip

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lodging

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verb

present participle of lodge

as in housing

to provide with living quarters or shelter the landlord can legally lodge up to 20 people in his apartment building at one time

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as in nestling

to establish or place comfortably or snugly our pet guinea pig lodged himself in the far corner of his cage and simply refused to come out

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as in embedding

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter the gunman had managed to lodge a bullet in my back, just inches from my spine

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Recent Examples of lodging

Noun

For those looking for accommodations for lodging, campers can expect to pay $105 to $356 a night depending on their preferences of accommodations. —

Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026 At one point, Mariani considered making the lodging his own home, but once his family grew to include three children, the idea proved impractical. —

Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026

Verb

On the other side of the aisle, Texas Democrat Al Green was quickly escorted out of the room by the sergeant at arms after lodging a protest, as has become tradition. —

Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026 Travelers should also review travel insurance policies and premium credit card benefits, which may cover meals or lodging for extended delays. —

Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lodging

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging

Noun

The rooms Properties range from traditional two-story, three-bedroom villas with shingle roofs to modern hilltop residences that wouldn’t be out of place in Beverly Hills.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
During this time, the woman and her children spent considerable amount of time with Le Lievre, spending several nights at his residence.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026