lodging

American  

[loj-ing] / ˈlɒdʒ ɪŋ /

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.

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lodging British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• underlodging noun

Etymology

Origin of lodging

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

Example Sentences

The FAF said it was lodging an appeal to challenge the sanctions.

From Barron's

Nevertheless, tourism income was expected to increase due to rising prices of items such as lodging and strong spending among visitors.

From Barron's

Just a series of alerts that those who had the AA app received, along with the reassurance that those who qualified would be issued vouchers via email for lodging and food.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the December consumer-price index, inflation in shelter costs remains stubbornly high, encompassing things like rent, hotel lodging and home insurance.

From MarketWatch

One of the focal points in Freeside is the Atomic Wrangler, a multi-story casino and bar with lodging that was featured in “Fallout: New Vegas.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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