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 decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026

The investigation also reported issues related to Flora’s child support payments and significant campaign spending on food, travel and lodging. —Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026

Where to stay The Tundra Inn, Lazy Bear Lodge and the Blueberry Inn are all great options for lodging. —Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026

Upstairs, another bathroom and two main bedrooms provide spacious lodgings for up to nine guests. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 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