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

For anyone building a Bay Area itinerary around the World Cup, Santa Clara’s visitor resources can help with broader trip planning — lodging, transit, and other local attractions. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026

As for lodging, there are a variety of great nearby cities in SLO County, each with its own unique personality. —Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026

The brothers met the women at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, taking some on trips to ritzy locales, and paying for flights and luxury lodging. —Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026

There are also some luxury lodgings that make sleep even dreamier than usual thanks to the otherworldly environs surrounding the bed—think waking up under the open sky in a bird’s nest structure in midst of an African wildlife conservancy. —Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 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