LODGING Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words

lodging 1 of 2

noun

ˈlä-jiŋ

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as in residence

the place where one lives food and lodging are two of the largest expenses of living in the city

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as in apartment

lodgings plural a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place I've rented lodgings in the old boardinghouse downtown

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as in accommodation

a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler lodging was whatever budget motel we could find for each leg of our trip

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lodging

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verb

present participle of lodge

as in housing

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 nestling

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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as in embedding

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 lodging

Noun

Where to stay at Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park offers nine different lodging facilities with a variety of summer packages for families, couples, and travelers interested in hiking and wildlife viewing. —

Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026 One of the big stories coming out of this year’s World Cup has to do with the high prices fans are likely to pay for everything from transportation to parking to lodging, to say nothing of the match tickets themselves. —

Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026

Verb

Those vessels were apparently Indian, with New Delhi lodging a complaint with Tehran. —

Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Vietnam, with lodging for as little as $15 a night and inexpensive local cuisine. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lodging

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging

Noun

Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The proposal, which plans to add an annual charge on one to three family homes, condos and co-ops valued above $5 million if owners have another primary residence outside of the city, is projected to bring in $500 million annually.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 13 May 2026