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

This is the heart of Green Spain, where travelers linger longer — staying in historic lodging, sampling seafood in picturesque settings like Luarca, and wandering trails while discovering other small, traditional villages where life unfolds in its own unhurried yet fully intentional pace. —Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025

Since 2021, the government has granted legal status to 11,000 small and medium-sized firms, which collectively employ some 60,000 workers in light manufacturing, construction, lodging, and the restaurant industry. —Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025

Most Grand Canyon visitors spend their time at the South Rim, with about 41,000 of them using overnight lodging last December. —CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025

The Stovepipe Wells Village lodging serves lunch and dinner, and all three meals are available daily at the Panamint Springs Resort in the Panamint Springs area. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 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