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 of lodging

• 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

To save costs, some fans are choosing to stay farther from the venues or opting for alternative lodgings such as Airbnbs. —Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

For a time, the nearby Elephant Butte Dam was the largest dam in the world and the town served as lodging and entertainment for dam workers. —Don Tse, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Combine your lodging discount with water park passes (included with every stay) for maximum value, and check for seasonal Great Wolf Lodge deals that may include dining credits or attraction passes as well as room savings. —Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026

Americans with plans to travel for Memorial Day weekend or this summer are likely to face higher costs for everything from gas and airfare to activities and lodging. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 May 2026

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