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

In Miami, the city’s Miami 21 zoning code prohibits lodging stays fewer than 30 days in multi-family residential buildings like The Club unless the building has a special Certificate of Use (CU) designating it a condo-hotel. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

There are lots of families and groups of stylish but understated singles from New York City and beyond looking for something more low-key than a lot of lodging options provide. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Two queen-sized bedrooms, a roomy sofa bed, and a discreet twin mattress in a private loft provide ample lodging for up to seven guests, with warm tone textiles and casually elegant furnishings layering in coziness throughout. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

That shift is reshaping how consumers plan trips, how hospitality brands think about demand, and how platforms organize lodging options. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 July 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