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

The spending is heavily dominated by staff travel, transportation and lodging, which make up the vast majority of the top expenditures, per P-card data reviewed by the Herald after a public records request. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Ohio’s first new state park lodging in more than 30 years, the hotel is a game-changer, putting guests right in the middle of the park, minutes away from popular attractions like Old Man’s Cave and Conkles Hollow. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Next to the lodging is a great cool-out restaurant right on the sands of the beach in Leon’s. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Ask your lodging about air conditioning, filtration and backup power. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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