lodgment

[ loj-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of lodging. lodging.
2. the state of being lodged. lodge.
3. something lodged lodge or deposited.
4. Military. a position or foothold gained from an enemy, or an entrenchment made upon it.
5. a lodging lodging place; rooming house.
6. accommodations; lodgings.

lodgment

/ ˈlɒdʒmənt /

noun

1. the act of lodging or the state of being lodged
2. a blockage or accumulation
3. a small area gained and held in enemy territory

Word History and Origins

Origin of lodgment¹

From the Middle French word logement, dating back to 1590–1600. See lodge, -ment

Example Sentences

A war correspondent triumphantly announced that the lodgment area from which the Allied Armies would soon launch their major offensive into the heart of occupied France was now adequate and secure.

From Literature

Roger found a lodgment for his point and began to push till he was leaning with his whole weight The spear moved forward inch by inch and die terrified squealing became a high-pitched scream.

From Literature

There are often misery and dissension and bitterness in the finest palatial dwelling, while the essential elements of beauty and worth may have lodgment in the hearts of the humblest cottage dwellers.

From Project Gutenberg

And again farther on, “You will understand that it is not my desire to precipitate a lodgment upon the table-land, which we should have to maintain too long before advancing.”

From Project Gutenberg

While the crew of the Albatross were engaged in these adventures the largest American Fur Company yet formed was getting ready to effect a lodgment on the shores of the Columbia.

From Project Gutenberg

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