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

County officials say the move comes as short-term rentals continue to grow in popularity, but many property owners may not realize they are required to pay the same 6% hotel tax as traditional lodging, including hotels. —Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

Morgan Stanley upgrades Ryman Hospitality Properties to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley says shares of the gaming, lodging and entertainment company are compelling. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026

With 46 acres of sweeping panoramas and 10 private lodgings, The Yurtopian Dripping Springs provides visitors dawn and dusk views from private rooftop decks. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Aside from lodging and a spa, Hill Country Herb Garden also has a restaurant, with fresh options like an ahi tuna salad, a seasonal roasted vegetable plate, and a teriyaki bowl. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 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