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Definition of lodgenext
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as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use every summer we rent a small fishing lodge by the lake

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as in clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization the Masons meet at the lodge every Thursday evening

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as in house
the shelter or resting place of a wild animal the family of beavers built a lodge near the narrow point of the river

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of lodge
Noun
Officers searched the area for additional signs of rabid beavers after the first attack, dismantling a beaver lodge and establishing daily surveillance at the lake. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 The school renamed the lodge in 2019 and demolished the building last month. James Hill, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Verb
Prosecutors said the bullet Lagrone fired struck Manns in the arm and lodged in his spine. Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Great music is memorable, but cinematic music lodges deep in our brain, the sounds and images tracking forever in unison. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
  • In May 2019, San Jose police retrieved the suspects’ phones from the arresting agencies and found photos taken inside a San Jose hotel two days before Tran’s killing.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Smith family have owned it ever since, and in 2006 Maggie turned it into the hotel that stands today.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The couple also built La Pitchoune, a small cottage in Plascassier, France, in the 1960s that became a favorite cooking retreat.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
  • If the main house isn’t grand enough, Keaton’s former compound also has a striking guest cottage covered in black wood.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Officials also discussed a $10 million replacement for the municipal golf course clubhouse and a potential $6 million replacement for the Parkwood Pool.
    Sofi Zeman August 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Situated along the Brentwood-Santa Monica corridor, the private clubhouse spans 13,000 square feet and was designed by Mazzarini & Co.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Investigators learned that the man allegedly arrived at his ex-girlfriend's house uninvited and assaulted her.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Spray the solution at key entry points around the house, such as windows, doors and near plumbing.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In Tinley Park, the Credit Union 1 Amphitheater was damaged in the storms, with debris left all over the field where concertgoers camp out, and damage to the roof of the concert pavilion.
    Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Tourists took charters and camped out to see the territory of Jackie and Shadow.
    Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • Any guest with an experience booked at any resort hotel may park there for free.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The City of Minneapolis website notes there are no-riding zones downtown, including areas where riders cannot stop and park the scooters.
    Ashley Grams, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After it is rooted into the native soil, water the sod deeply and less frequently.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Criticism is meant to interrogate a feeling and then root that in context psychologically and culturally.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • It will be charged to all overnight accommodation types, whether at a hotel, Airbnb, hostel or camping site.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 July 2026

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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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