English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

lodgings

LOD-zhihngz

Lodgings (noun) means a rented room or set of rooms within someone else's house. Example: “He took lodgings with a landlady near the university.”

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
noun
1
A rented room or set of rooms within someone else's house.
"He took lodgings with a landlady near the university."

How to use lodgings

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRented rooms, usually within a larger house shared with the owner or other tenants.

Common pairings
take lodgings in lodgings
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like lodgings.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Test yourself on “lodgings” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

He took _____ with a landlady near the university.

Related words

Frequently asked questions

What does “lodgings” mean?

The word “lodgings” means a rented room or set of rooms within someone else's house. In plain terms, rented rooms, usually within a larger house shared with the owner or other tenants.

How do you pronounce “lodgings”?

“Lodgings” is pronounced LOD-zhihngz (/ˈlɑd͡ʒɪŋz/ in IPA).

How do you use “lodgings” in a sentence?

Here is “lodgings” used in a sentence: “He took lodgings with a landlady near the university.”

What is another word for “lodgings”?

Words with a similar meaning to “lodgings” include digs.

What part of speech is “lodgings”?

“Lodgings” is a noun.

People also searched

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial