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

Costs usually cover lodging, several meals, hiking itineraries and luggage transfers between inns. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026

Boutique accommodations such as The West Main and The Ell Hotel provide unique lodging experiences with personalized touches and Southern charm. —Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026

How an Inn-to-Inn Walking Tour Works Each morning starts with a full breakfast at your lodging. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026

The lodging hub is located at 2460 Fontaine Road and is owned by a group headed up by business executive Bharat Patel, according to county real estate records. —George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 June 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