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

Many lodging sites are located along M-28 on both ends of the city. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025

Flights, lodging, and rental cars all saw a surge in demand and rates, for example, during the 2024 eclipse, according to Matador Network. —Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025

At the Lawrence Hotel site, Castillo seeks to return the historic lodging structure to its old glory with a new crop of tenants. —George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025

This includes a travel, lodging and a red carpet premiere in Cowtown. —Brayden Garcia october 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 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