Synonyms

lodger

American

[loj-er] / ˈlɒdʒ ər /

noun

a person who lives in rented quarters in another's house; roomer.

lodger British

/ ˈlɒdʒə /

noun

a person who pays rent in return for accommodation in someone else's house

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Etymology

Origin of lodger

1250–1300; Middle English loger tent-dweller. See lodge, -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Some residents have alleged that Gracie Mansion also has supernatural lodgers.

From BBC

The Coliseum was the place where you “could see ’em” yesterday — from front row celebrities to the farthest Joe Fan — as Los Angeles welcomed its newest “lodger” — El Dodger — in championship style.

From Los Angeles Times

"I thought she's probably joking and said to her, 'Is this the joke you play with all the new lodgers?'"

From BBC

The house was refurbished and lodgers were taken in, which Naveed orchestrated, the court heard.

From BBC

"It's not affordable anymore. I have to have a lodger live in my house just to help me pay and keep my head above water," Kathy added.

From BBC

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