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

All around the world, bold new lodgings are luring discerning travelers in search of beauty, glamour, and the unexpected. —Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2025

The fire destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge, a National Historic Landmark and the only in-park lodging option in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, according to NPS. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025

The sales tax holiday also does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025

With the increases, overnight lodging rates now range from $60 to $120 per night. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 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