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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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lodge

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verb

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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
The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025 The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter. John Tufts, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Sankei Shimbun reported that Tokyo has lodged a protest with Moscow through diplomatic channels. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 She was shot with an airsoft gun, and the pellet was lodged in her chest, WLWT 5 reported. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
  • Passport Holder Keep your passport easily accessible for hotel check-in with a passport holder that includes space for other essentials like boarding passes, credit cards, ID cards, and more.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Manchester’s hotels are full when United play at home, so all are taking a hit with the lack of matches.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hermann Hill Located above the Missouri River alongside vineyards, the 20-room Hermann Hill has a variety of accommodation options, including cottages, suites, and condominiums, all with cozy fireplaces and stunning views.
    Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The property sits in an estate of 40 hectares (99 acres) and features a swimming pool, an aviary, six lodge cottages, a gardener’s cottage and accommodation for police protecting the royals to stay in.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Dodgers team mobbed Freeman at home plate as the Blue Jays retreated to their clubhouse to lick their wounds with roughly 17 hours until the teams will do it all again in Game 4 Tuesday night.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Bregman was a leader in the Boston clubhouse by example and words, mentoring many of the Red Sox young future stars.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Tanya Taylor hosts Delphine at her house for a party in New York City.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The last murders attributed to the Monster of Florence occurred in September 1985, when French couple Jean Michel Kraveichvili and Nadine Mauriot were shot and stabbed while camping in a forest.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Materials such as these will continue to be directed towards more highways, more buildings, and more and more housing to accommodate both the people who flock Miami to escape their woes elsewhere and those who use it as a place to park their money.
    Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
  • There’s the bar across the street, whose customers sometimes park their cars on the sidewalks and in front of The Grand’s garage exits, trapping residents inside.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass cultivars root quickly in warm conditions.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The jury especially liked the way the dialogue’s shift in volume and tone established the visceral experience of the main character — deeply rooting the audience inside Drea’s perspective.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Authorities are also reviewing footage from the museum, which shows no incidents, and cameras near the hostel in Deifontes where the drivers stayed overnight, police said.
    Dragana Jovanovic, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
  • His lodgings included a mix of Airbnbs, hostels, hotels and family friends' homes.
    Vanessa Romo, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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