1
as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
when we go on our country vacation, we always stay at this little lodge in the middle of nowhere
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
3
as in clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization
the Masons meet at the lodge every Thursday evening
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the landlord can legally lodge up to 20 people in his apartment building at one time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to park
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
our pet guinea pig lodged himself in the far corner of his cage and simply refused to come out
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the gunman had managed to lodge a bullet in my back, just inches from my spine
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 lodge
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Upon stepping inside, the first impression is a whiff of a scent alluding to London parks and the nature around African lodges; the scent was developed by British perfumer Roja.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
The organization has lodged several complaints with the FCC about alleged media bias.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lodge
Noun
The rooms Choose from 28 luxury homes that are thoughtfully curated to display a refined take on Western lodge living—here, rustic elegance meets upscale comfort with timber beams, stone fireplaces, and rich Western-chic decor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Upon stepping inside, the first impression is a whiff of a scent alluding to London parks and the nature around African lodges; the scent was developed by British perfumer Roja.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
Interviews with lodging operators, industry groups and travel consultants describe a system where constant price-cutting and opaque policies are eroding profitability, even as demand rebounds.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
The organization has lodged several complaints with the FCC about alleged media bias.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
-
Auto browse can research flights and hotels, fill out forms, collect documents, manage subscriptions, and even help renew licenses.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Think watching the Monaco Grand Prix from your hotel balcony at the Fairmont Monte Carlo.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Trees line the creek banks and foliage envelopes the cottages that stretch across the grounds.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
-
And yet, neither couple can help but dig themselves deeper and deeper, which is where the cottage stuff comes in.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The community includes a pool, walking trails and green space, and elevators in the clubhouse and three residential buildings.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Vitello, 47, faces the unique challenge of winning the respect of a clubhouse full of major leaguers having never played or coached at any professional level himself.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
-
That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
On the third day of the trip, while heading back to the lodge after camping 20 miles upstream, everything went sideways.—
Will Rice,
Outside,
27 Jan. 2026
-
The Royals also invited multiple MLB veterans to camp this year.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Prices for precious metals have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation, political strife and mountains of debt for governments worldwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Investors treat it as a safe place to park money during uncertain times, which drives demand higher.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The hotel also partners with Hudson River Park on clean-up initiatives, rooting its environmental mission in the surrounding community.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
-
The slogan’s real meaning, therefore, is rooted firmly in the greengrocer’s existence.—
Ezra Klein,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Queensland authorities told reporters that the victim had spent the past six weeks working at a backpacker’s hostel with a friend who was also from Canada.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2026
-
The woman had been working for the past several weeks at a backpackers' hostel on K'gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, police said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
