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

Where to stay at Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park offers nine different lodging facilities with a variety of summer packages for families, couples, and travelers interested in hiking and wildlife viewing. —Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026

One of the big stories coming out of this year’s World Cup has to do with the high prices fans are likely to pay for everything from transportation to parking to lodging, to say nothing of the match tickets themselves. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026

The Silvas said Meritage Homes initially approved up to $350 per day for meals and lodging expenses. —Ryan Brennan may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026

The purchase was arranged by executives with Atlas Hospitality Group, which tracks the California lodging market. —George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 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