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

At the resort’s new Treasure Beach Village, lodging options include two-, three-, and four-bedroom concierge and butler accommodations, as well as CrystalSky Reserve Villas with private pools, rooftop decks, and room for up to 10 guests. —Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026

Meta says qualified participants can get tuition, airfare, lodging and a daily stipend covered during training. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

By way of lodging, Hôtel de Toiras occupies prime real estate in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, perched on the small port that’s the heart of the island. —Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026

The trip starts at $41,495 per person, based on double occupancy, which includes all lodging, meals, ground transportation expenses, guide serves, and activities included in the itinerary. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 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