lodging

[ loj-ing ]

noun

1. accommodation in a house, especially in rooms for rent:

   to furnish board and lodging.

2. a temporary place to stay; temporary quarters.
3. lodgings,
   1. a room or rooms rented for residence in another's house.
   2. British. the rooms of a university student who lives neither on campus nor at home.
4. the act of lodging.

lodging

/ ˈlɒdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. a temporary residence
2. sometimes plural sleeping accommodation
3. sometimes plural (at Oxford University) the residence of the head of a college

Other Words From

• under·lodging noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lodging¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; lodge, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A reservation for Horsetail Fall is not needed if a park-goer has already secured a day-use reservation for those dates, has campground reservations at Upper Pines, Wawona, Hodgon Meadow or Camp 4, lodging reservations at Yosemite Valley Lodge or Curry Village or at private hotels or resorts Yosemite West or Foresta.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m behind on all my work because of my Milton cleanup duties, and I’ve had to spend—and will continue to have to spend—a bunch of money from savings on temporary lodging and replacement furniture.

From Slate

Mr Shuter said he remembers being asked more than 10 times to call Prince Harry and Prince William with invites to parties, offering to cover their travel, lodging and even pay for their security.

From BBC

The walk to Imperial Beach from La Jolla takes you along some of California’s most picturesque coastline, with long oceanfront sections, an island with a tide pool park and plenty of options for replenishing eats and charming lodging.

From Los Angeles Times

The area around Rosecrans and Harbor forms the Shelter island Yacht Basin neighborhood, where you’ll find lodging.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apartment
• hostel
• hotel
• inn
• lodge
• motel
• resort
• shelter