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

To stay in the heart of Travelers Rest, consider opting for luxury lodging along The Swamp Rabbit Trail. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024

The honor follows Ambiente's recent accolades as one of Travel + Leisure's best Arizona hotels of 2024 and one of Sunset Magazine's best lodging options for nature lovers. —Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024

Lawmakers also get per-diem payments for travel, lodging and subsistence, with legislators from outside Maricopa County making substantially more than their Phoenix-area counterparts. —Jeremy Duda, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024

Tripadvisor is an online travel company providing booking for hotel reservations, transportation, lodging, and travel experiences. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Sep. 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