lodgings

British

/ ˈlɒdʒɪŋz /

plural noun

a rented room or rooms in which to live, esp in another person's house

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Example Sentences

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The Stowe family spent Christmas in a borrowed boat at the OverWater Marina, but are now looking for new lodgings while they wait on news about Pacemaker.

From BBC

If you can swing it, check out local hotels for separate lodgings, which may be preferable to your overcrowded childhood home or sleeping on a couch in someone’s living room.

From Salon

Captain Babushkinov haggled with the cab driver who would take them from the train station to their lodgings.

From Literature

“Lady Constance, I would like to post a reply to Miss Mortimer at once, since she will need time to arrange our travel and lodgings. May I have your permission to make the trip?”

From Literature

At the time, Lincoln had been a licensed attorney for 1½ years; he still shared cramped bachelor lodgings above a general store.

From The Wall Street Journal

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