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

There were also five lodging rooms and a servants’ quarters for hire. —James Dodson july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025

The Rooms Bitter End Yacht Club has three types of on-land lodging: Beach Bungalows, Marina Lofts, and Marina House rooms. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025

That same uncertainty is rippling through Asheville’s lodging industry, where some hotel managers say most reservations are now made the day of. —Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025

Afterward, enjoy a stay overnight in the rustic lodging spaces on-site—a new feature the farm has introduced for Hurtigruten guests. —Nicole Edenedo, AFAR Media, 1 July 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