lodgment

noun

ˈläj-mənt How to pronounce lodgment (audio)
variants or lodgement
Definition of lodgmentnext
1
as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time the lodgment of a week's worth of newspapers in the doorway was a telltale sign that the family was away

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2
as in lodging
a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler dismayed at the shabby lodgments that were the only option of cross-country travelers at the time

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Recent Examples of lodgment Advancing up to a mile in a month or so and seizing a lodgment in the Ukrainian defenses surrounding Pokrovsk, the Russians are now in a position to exploit this gain. — David Axe, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 Typically, the bike troops lead an assault, speeding into new positions to secure safe lodgments for follow-on forces including increasingly precious tanks and other armored vehicles. — David Axe, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodgment
  1. accumulation
  2. lodging
  3. collection
  4. accommodation
  5. gathering
  6. mixture
Noun
  • One Tarrant County restaurant was temporarily closed, and roaches and an accumulation of fruit flies were seen at others during the latest round of county health inspections, according to the inspection reports.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • This accumulation of electrons reduces the charge on nearby lithium ions, directly forcing them to solidify into battery-killing metallic dendrites.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of accumulation
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  • Confirm your lodging has reliable air conditioning, and check whether the region has had recent power blackouts or brownouts that could leave you without it.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • Thomas' travel, food and lodging expenses were paid for by the Hoover Institution for speaking at a celebration of conservative economist Thomas Sowell.
    — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 8 July 2026
Definition of lodging
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  • While Real-world data collection is slow, linear, and bound by physical time, generative 3D world models provide a pipeline for synthetic data generation at scale.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The collection was unveiled at an elaborate event at the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, just outside Paris.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of collection
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  • For families The hotel offers spacious two- and three-bedroom accommodations ideal for family travel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Beyond the accommodations, Casa de Campo is home to the renowned Teeth of the Dog golf course, equestrian experiences, water activities and an impressive collection of restaurants.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of accommodation
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  • The bar also hosts weekly vinyl collector gatherings around a long communal table and a DJ booth turntable on which guests are welcome to pop on their own selection from the 6,000-strong record collection.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Then the Senate Armed Services chair reversed himself, calling Wilson on Thursday to say that Charleston could not host the gathering after all.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of gathering
Noun
  • Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Phthalates are used in some plastics and are also associated with fragrance mixtures, while parabens are preservatives found in some cosmetics and personal care products.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of mixture

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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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