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

Exception 2.—A few words ending in e drop the e before a suffix beginning with a consonant: as, judge + ment = judgment; lodge + ment = lodgment; abridge + ment = abridgment.

From Literature

“If Russia is able to retain a strong lodgment in Kherson when fighting stops it will be in a very strong position from which to launch a future invasion. If Ukraine regains Kherson, on the other hand, Ukraine will be in a much stronger position to defend itself against future Russian attack.”

From Washington Post

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

The point is even clearer in “First and Last Word,” in which a paperback dictionary, resting on a neatly folded bedsheet, is open to page 206, “Lived” to “Lodgment”: For better or worse, we’re all just passing through.

From New York Times

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

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