lodgings

British

/ ˈlɒdʒɪŋz /

plural noun

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

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The explosion, which occurred at dawn on Friday in the popular Plaka district filled with tourist lodgings, was likely caused by a gas leak, according to the capital's mayor, Haris Doukas.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

In the Johnson’s Beach lodgings, long known for summer-camp vibes, some rooms now come equipped with luxury linens and a French press.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Suozzi’s and Moolenaar’s vague public references to their Washington lodgings match known details about life at C Street.

From Salon ● May 29, 2026

Success in each was measured by a made cut, modest lodgings and avoiding pickpockets on trains.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

He starts at eight in the morning and doesn’t get back to his lodgings until late—often one o’clock the next morning.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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