noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Common

accommodation

uh-kom-uh-DAY-shuhn

Accommodation (noun) means a place to stay, such as a room or house, especially for travellers or students. Example: “The tour package includes flights and accommodation.”

noun

A place to stay, such as a room or house, especially for travellers or students.

"The tour package includes flights and accommodation."

"Student accommodation near the campus fills up fast."

A change or adjustment made to fit a particular need or situation.

"The school made accommodations for students with dyslexia."

"Reaching an accommodation between the two departments took weeks of negotiation."

How to Use Accommodation

Learner’s notes

UK vs US

In UK English, "accommodation" is uncountable — you say "the accommodation is good," not "an accommodation." US English often uses "accommodations" (plural) for lodging.

Common pairings

book accommodation reasonable accommodation temporary accommodation

Word Forms

accommodations plural

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Etymology

From Latin accommodatio, "adjustment," from accommodare — see "accommodate." The meaning "a place to stay" only appeared in English around 1600.

Origin: Latin · First attested 1600

Class of 1600 accommodation joined the language around 1600.

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Rhymes for accommodation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “accommodation” mean?

The word “accommodation” means a place to stay, such as a room or house, especially for travellers or students.

How do you pronounce “accommodation”?

“Accommodation” is pronounced uh-kom-uh-DAY-shuhn (/əˌkɑ.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “accommodation” in a sentence?

Here is “accommodation” used in a sentence: “The tour package includes flights and accommodation.”

What part of speech is “accommodation”?

“Accommodation” is a noun.

Where does the word “accommodation” come from?

The word “accommodation” dates back to around 1600 and comes from Latin. From Latin accommodatio, "adjustment," from accommodare — see "accommodate." The meaning "a place to stay" only appeared in English around 1600.

Is “accommodation” a common word?

“Accommodation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “accommodation” have?

“Accommodation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place to stay, such as a room or house, especially for travellers or students.

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