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
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  • Ocean heat content — a measure of heat stored through the upper layers of the ocean — has reached record highs in recent years, reflecting a long-term accumulation of heat across the global ocean.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Ultimately, managing one's emotions is paramount for true wealth accumulation.
    — ByGabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 1 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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  • The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • What’s more, over half of the hotel’s 170 rooms are suites, which means accommodations offer plenty of space for families.
    — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 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
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  • 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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