variants or lodgement
Definition of lodgmentnext
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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
Noun
  • The gradual accumulation of these substances in the body can disrupt normal physiological functions, ultimately leading to disease, impaired health, and, in severe cases, death.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The method could combat refuse accumulation and provide sustenance in remote or disaster locations — or in space someday.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Remember to reserve a room well in advance; up to 2 million people come to the festival each year, so lodgings (mostly small B&Bs) book up fast.
    Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In Manon Coubia’s visually arresting film Forest High, solo caretakers keep the fires burning in a remote Alpine chalet where weary hikers find modest lodgings.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Unsurprisingly, the Elie Saab H&M collection plays up after-dark glamour, and just in time for holiday party season, too.
    Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The trove of women’s bloomers, drawers, knickers, brassieres, corsets, and girdles is just a small part of the school’s historic clothing collection, with images shared by the University of Wyoming Libraries via JSTOR.
    April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Most accommodations fall into either Junior Suite or Suite categories, although calling my 474-square-foot Junior Suite a suite felt a touch generous.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But so is the travel, the accommodations, and the poor play, all while facing opponents that had the resources to win.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The gathering brought together leaders of the 10-member bloc, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The company described its involvement as spanning recovery infrastructure at a combat sports event, community and advisory support at a private athlete gathering, and hydration and cool-down tools at a full-scale festival afterparty.
    Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and gently toss to coat the fish.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Sprinkle the garlic mixture over the pork, then use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and stir the seasonings into it.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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