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

• 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

Later that night, after the cast had returned to their lodgings, Candy called Picardo. —Simon Bland, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025

Now, out-of-towners have Elevation Convening Center & Hotel, a new lodging option by the EJI that complements the Legacy Sites and offers travelers a place to unwind and process their visit. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025

Travelers who want to extend their fall visit to Lutsen will find plenty of on-mountain lodging, including the new Sunset Studios, which are just steps from the gondola and Charlie’s Alpine Bistro. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025

The costs of gas, lodging and recreation have all increased since the pandemic. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025

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