1
as in lodging
usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement the twins each made an accommodation: Jane agreed to Joan's pink curtains and Joan agreed to Jane's purple rug

Synonyms & Similar Words

3
as in amenity
something that adds to one's ease of living a village that wants to attract tourists but doesn't even provide public accommodations for their sanitary needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

4
as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation an accommodation to changing economic conditions will be necessary if the church is to remain open

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of accommodation Some of the physical accommodations for exploring the center include mobility devices for rent such as manual wheelchairs, electric conveyance vehicles (ECVs) and single and double strollers for young guests. Mariette Williams, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025 L'Auberge's accommodations are a mix of guest rooms and cottages designed to highlight the natural surroundings. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Between travel, accommodations, attire and gifts, the average cost per wedding guest in 2024 was $610, according to The Knot. Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 Tickets for the new route start around €6,600 per person (roughly US$7,740, based on current conversion rates), including meals (both those served aboard and in local restaurants), excursions, activities, and accommodations. AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
Noun
  • Later that night, after the cast had returned to their lodgings, Candy called Picardo.
    Simon Bland, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Now, out-of-towners have Elevation Convening Center & Hotel, a new lodging option by the EJI that complements the Legacy Sites and offers travelers a place to unwind and process their visit.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ascension Wisconsin patients insured by UnitedHealthcare are scrambling to find new doctors or rearrange their health care plans, after contract negotiations between the health system and insurer failed.
    Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The offer letters for Elevate’s managers of the state Growth Fund also say that the managers can earn interest off the Growth fund as part of their compensation, the audit states, but this potential financial gain was not disclosed to the IEDC during the negotiations over the Growth Fund.
    Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • International business class typically has high-end amenities and multi-course meals to complement the luxurious seats.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Club Cresswind at Cresswind Wesley Chapel features amenities such as a resort-style pool pickleball and tennis courts, art studio, event lawn and the Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM circuit training.
    Kolter Homes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • One of the smarter schematic adjustments to track all season has been how Kyle Shanahan has been able to circumvent the 49ers’ inability to run block by turning McCaffrey into the best slot receiver in the league.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But in the short term, the airline industry is making adjustments to improve flight delays and cancellations that result from air traffic control problems.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Republicans and Democrats have so far shown no signs of compromise, making a lengthy shutdown increasingly possible this year.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, the FBI recently issued a Flash alert that surfaced numerous indicators of compromise linked to these Salesforce environment attacks and warned organizations to harden defenses.
    , FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Martin Odegaard hobbling off the Emirates pitch for the third time in as many starts would have frustrated Mikel Arteta, but having Martin Zubimendi waiting in the wings is a luxury any manager would dream of.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Even the songs that aren’t about Kelce are weighed down by an obsession with internet culture, luxury brands, and lingo from 2018.
    Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Limestone Animation, a new animation and digital studio out of Ontario, Canada, is behind the adaptation of the author’s horror anthology series.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The data can inform various climate adaptation strategies, including the construction of protective infrastructure, adjustments to land use planning, and more.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Voice controls with Alexa or Google add convenience, while motion alerts hit your phone fast enough to actually matter.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • This is the story that gets told in major headlines, and for anyone who enjoys modern conveniences, this is good news.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on accommodation

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!