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

• abode
• diggings
• domicile
• dwelling
• fireside
• habitation
• hearth
• hearthstone
• home
• house
• pad
• place
• quarters
• residence
• roof

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

The goal is to add multi-use facilities that are expected to include dining options, retail space, office space and lodging. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025

Mikko has food aversion, often eating only certain colors and textures, so the family looks for grocery stores and lodging that have a kitchen or at least a microwave. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025

The cost for lodging and one week of pickleball is $2,500 per person. —Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025

The town offers a range of lodging options, from oceanfront resorts to cozy inns, many of which provide special deals during the event. —Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 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