lodge 1 of 2

noun

Definition of lodgenext
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

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2
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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3
as in clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization the Masons meet at the lodge every Thursday evening

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4
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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lodge

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verb

ˈläj How to pronounce lodge (audio)
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

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of lodge
Noun
And then there's Garland, which is like partying at your own lodge in the middle of a forest in the middle of nowhere Michigan where cellphone reception can be a legit issue. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Each morning, the lodge serves a lavish buffet, followed in the afternoon by its spin on the traditional German Kaffe und Kuchen—coffee and cake. — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Verb
There’s also fishing on the resort’s lakes, restaurants, cocktail lounges, and lodging options from standard guest rooms to four-bedroom cottages. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Chronic understaffing has led to severe deficiencies at these facilities, more than in most states, with rising numbers of complaints lodged by residents. — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
  1. hotel
  2. cottage
  3. clubhouse
  4. house
  5. camp
  6. park
  7. root
  8. hostel
Noun
  • Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • Everyone from Ed Sheeran to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell were spotted, as were several Kansas City Chiefs players, many of whom were captured loading into blacked out sprinter vans from a swanky hotel that media and some fans staked out.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of hotel
Noun
  • Local advocates are pushing prefab even further, pitching off‑grid cottage villages powered by solar and advanced water recycling — an affordable, sustainable vision that may test Altadena’s appetite for denser housing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Sonoma Creek crosses the property, which also includes a two-bedroom cottage, a garage, and a tower with a studio and gym.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 7 July 2026
Definition of cottage
Noun
  • According to the City of Denver’s $30 million capital improvement plan for Kennedy, in addition to a new clubhouse (Phase 1), changes to the Par 3 course as well as the West course are planned (Phase 2).
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
  • This exchange highlights Hill's confident approach and his role as a positive sparkplug for the Phillies, bringing energy and positivity to the clubhouse.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of clubhouse
Noun
  • Authorities wanted to close what some consider a legal loophole allowing cardrooms to offer blackjack and games in which players play against the house.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Bieber recently brought down the house at this year’s Coachella, playing both weekends as the headliner.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of camp
Verb
  • Parking can be at a premium, however, so be prepared to park on the street and walk up.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
  • Parking could tighten For many workers, one of the biggest adjustments will be figuring out how to beat the rush and where to park.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of park
Verb
  • The day after rooting on the soccer icon during his FIFA World Cup 0-0 match against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium, Rodriguez partook in a little Me Time.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Definition of root
Noun
  • He’s accused of using a cellphone, the internet and interstate highways, among other means, while planning and carrying out the attack, as well as staying at a hostel that serves out-of-state customers.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Calling it a closet feels a bit like calling the Ritz a hostel.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of hostel

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