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

For a top-tier lodging experience, check out the executive suites at Stonebridge Lodge next to the Bullet Express lift. —Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025

Full-season Epic Passes include access to over 90 mountains around the world, plus 20 percent off on-resort dining, retail, lodging, and rentals. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025

As in other tourist cities, Lecco and Como have been impacted by the increase in the offer of short-term lodging. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

Pampered Hollywood executives and A-list directors will also likely be seduced by Georgia’s famously warm hospitality culture — including historic villas converted into high-end lodgings. —Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 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