lodger

noun

lodg·​er ˈlä-jər 

: roomer

Synonyms

• boarder
• lessee
• renter
• roomer
• tenant

Examples of lodger in a Sentence

the mysterious lodger slept all day and only went out at night

Recent Examples on the Web

Their victims included their daughter Heather, Fred’s ex-wife Rena, Fred and Rena’s daughter Charmaine, as well as lodgers, nannies, hitchhikers, and other vulnerable women in the area. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

Lucky lodgers enjoy stunning views of not only the River Thames, but also, London Eye, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. —Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025

The government reported that tourism rose from 60 million overnight stays in 2016 to more than 100 million in 2023, even though the majority of those lodgers are Saudis. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 May 2025

Miss Bohun pinches pennies by turning the heat down in the winter and feeding her lodgers bean mash. —The Know, Denver Post, 18 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lodger

• dodger
• roger

Kids Definition

lodger

noun

lodg·​er ˈläj-ər 

: one that lodges

especially : one that occupies a rented room in another's house

Legal Definition

lodger

noun

lodg·​er ˈlä-jər 

: a person who occupies a rented room in another's house

specifically : a person who by agreement with the owner of a house acquires no property, interest, or possession therein but only the right to occupy a designated room or area that remains in the owner's legal possession