lodging

1 of 2

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 plural

3

: the act of lodging

lodging

2 of 2

present participle of lodge entry 1

Synonyms of lodging

Noun

• residence
• abode
• dwelling
• roof
• house
• home
• housing
• place

Examples of lodging in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

Republican House members were being asked to pay $25,000 for convention tickets and lodging, according to people familiar with the situation and granted anonymity to speak frankly about the private arrangement. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

These are old stone monk lodgings perched right on the edge of the cliff on the mountain between Perissa and Kamari. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

The breakdown of costs also included other charges such as attorney fees, meals and lodging. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

Travel stocks — Shares of travel and lodging companies slid as gasoline futures rose. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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