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

Disaster Action Team volunteers are assisting those affected with emergency needs, including temporary lodging, financial assistance and other support services. —Eva Andersen, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026

Once the program’s hotels, motels and other temporary lodging are factored in, about 55% were in some form of housing. —Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026

Nearby Fredericksburg and Marble Falls have more lodging choices for travelers who want a wider range of places to stay. —Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

And that’s on top of costly airfare, lodging, match tickets, and other incidentals required to attend the games. —Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 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