accommodation

noun

ac·com·mo·da·tion ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən

Synonyms of accommodation next

: something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need: such as

: lodging, food, and services or traveling space and related services

—usually used in plural

tourist accommodations on the boat

overnight accommodations

: a public conveyance (such as a train) that stops at all or nearly all points

: loan

: the act of accommodating someone or something : the state of being accommodated: such as

: the providing of what is needed or desired for convenience

changed his schedule for the accommodation of his clients

: adaptation, adjustment

an accommodation to temporary conditions

: a reconciliation of differences : settlement

Negotiators felt that an accommodation with the union was possible.

: the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances effected chiefly by changes in the convexity of the crystalline lens

also : the range over which such adjustment is possible

accommodational

ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-sh(ə-)nəl

adjective

Examples of accommodation in a Sentence

They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group. The accommodations on board the boat are a bit cramped. He hoped to reach an accommodation with the new owners. Negotiators were convinced that accommodation with the union was possible. He changed his schedule as an accommodation to his clients. Changes were made for the accommodation of differing viewpoints. See More

Recent Examples on the Web However, Belval deemed this accommodation insufficient. —

Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2023 There’s plenty to do at Grand Canyon West, so most guests stay a night (or two) in one of the park’s three accommodation types. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023 The pick of the accommodation is, of course, the owner’s suite. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023 However, as the services are allowed to utilize rings, prayers and priestly blessings, many are concerned the accommodations have effectively overruled this marital doctrine. —

Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2023 Following the success of the rugged-but-chic Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia’s luxury accommodation options are expanding with places such as Yeruu Lodge, which opened in 2023. —

Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023 But the influx is still putting strain on some local authorities in the U.K., which during a national housing crisis are putting some migrants in hotels and student accommodations. —

Patrick Smith, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2023 Similar to accommodation responses, an active-constructive response to capitalization is characterized by enthusiasm, support and genuine interest and has the most positive impact on relationship satisfaction. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 The lagoon's hotel accommodations, The Retreat and Silica Hotel, will be closed from Thursday through Nov. 16. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin accommodātiōn-, accommodātiō "act of fitting or adapting, willingness to oblige," from accommodāre "to accommodate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of accommodation was in 1603

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