the mysterious lodger slept all day and only went out at night
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Phantom Ranch lodgers, including the hiker, were evacuated by helicopter due to the hazardous gas.—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025 Short-term rental lodgers across the United States may be wasting more than $2.3 billion in food each year, a new study has found.—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 10 July 2025 After years of living alone, Rhoda takes in a lodger, but the change unsettles the equilibrium of her home.—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025 Lucky lodgers enjoy stunning views of not only the River Thames, but also, London Eye, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament.—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lodger
: a person who occupies a rented room in another's house
specifically: a person who by agreement with the owner of a house acquires no property, interest, or possession therein but only the right to occupy a designated room or area that remains in the owner's legal possession
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