Definition of accommodationnext
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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

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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

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of accommodation Guests can choose between garden-view and oceanfront accommodations. Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 The levy will affect hotels and vacation rentals, causing rising prices per night at those accommodations. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026 Now, visitors can relish luxuries such as a clifftop infinity pool, puzzle-like Italian gardens, and sea-view accommodations. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 The hotel, open seasonally from late April to mid-October, sits a little inland from the coastal French Riviera town of Saint-Tropez but offers views of of the sea and accommodations that will set you back about $1,300 per night in the smallest room on opening weekend. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
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Noun
  • There are even sweetheart deals on lodging during this special time.
    Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Likewise, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco provides posh lodgings all year long.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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  • Murphy and Padilla, along with a small group of Democratic senators, have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
    Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The film’s opening stretch whizzes along as Charli — a natural, engaging actor — is dragged from one banal, vaguely embarrassing meeting or negotiation to another, sketchy vignettes usually punctuated at their close by Charli putting on her dark sunglasses and retreating back inward.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
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  • Bathrooms feature granite or stone finishes, walk-in showers or bathtubs (often placed right under or the television), and RikRak bath amenities created by Kit Kemp herself.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Other amenities include social gathering areas and lounges, food and beverage services and a pickleball court and recreation area.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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  • Recorded with producer Trevor Spencer, who has worked with Beach House, Death in the Business of Whaling is Duckart’s first release made with a full band, though that adjustment doesn’t massively change what works about his music.
    Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Cost-conscious executives typically target operational efficiencies first, but supply chain adjustments can deliver significant, often underestimated impact.
    Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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  • That can lead to stylistic compromises that derail the lust factor for buyers.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • There was also one player in search of an out-of-the-box compromise.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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  • Hotels are taking sustainability seriously Seoul's luxury hotels are also taking a leadership role in the city's green transformation.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • As a fan of the 3rd-row luxury crossover SUV, Infiniti has always had an uphill battle with their sales figures given their pricing has been more expensive than their competitors while their interior and user experience has provided no real thrills.
    Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
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  • At the same time, the slate keeps things light with stand-up from Mo Gilligan and Sommore, plus easygoing romances and comedies like the Terry McMillan adaptations and Tyler Perry’s latest film Joe’s College Road Trip.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The company also has a Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott feature adaptation of The Whisper Man in post production.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
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  • This new concept, combining groceries, essentials, and general merchandise, aims to challenge rivals like Walmart and integrate technology for customer convenience, boosting its physical retail presence and market share.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • And nowhere competes with shiny new ME Barcelona in the convenience stakes.
    Isabelle Kliger, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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