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

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

Travelers have long been attracted to Hérault’s relaxing way of life, cheaper lodging, Mediterranean climate, and brief, mild winters. —Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026

Eventually, Fernandez purchased a small hotel and restaurant and frequently gave free lodging to migrant farmers and their families, according to a feature on Huerta in the American Postal Work Magazine. —Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026

Travelers who sought local emergency lodging reportedly found hotels fully booked with Spring Breakers and seasonal vacationers. —David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 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