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

Trijunção Lodge offers luxurious safari-style lodging and immersive access to the landscape. —Paul Irvine, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025

Funds raised will go toward medical expenses not fully covered by insurance, ICU and specialist care, rehabilitation, and travel and lodging costs for family members supporting her recovery. —Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025

Are there any local events happening during that time that could impact lodging, availability, or price? —Katie Henwood, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025

The fundraiser is specifically raising money to help support medical expenses not covered by insurance, as well as ICU and specialist care, rehabilitation and recovery support, and family travel, lodging, and related costs. —Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 22 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