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: “We booked cheap accommodation near the beach, just a short walk from the shops.”
noun
1
A place to stay, such as a room or house, especially for travellers or students.
"We booked cheap accommodation near the beach, just a short walk from the shops."
"The tour package includes flights and accommodation."
"Student accommodation near the campus fills up fast."
2
A change or adjustment made to fit a particular need or situation.
"The council made an accommodation for the market traders by moving the opening hours."
"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
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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.
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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.
Is it accommodation or accommodations?
In British English, accommodation is an uncountable noun, so travellers book accommodation, not accommodations. American English commonly uses the plural accommodations for lodging. Both forms refer to a place to stay, such as a room or house.
How do you spell accommodation?
Accommodation has both a double c and a double m: a-c-c-o-m-m-o-d-a-t-i-o-n. It is one of the most frequently misspelled words in English, with accomodation (one m) being the usual error.
What is a reasonable accommodation?
In workplace and disability contexts, an accommodation is a change or adjustment made to fit a particular need, such as modified hours, equipment, or duties. Reasonable accommodation is the standard term in US employment language for such adjustments made for employees with disabilities.
What is the difference between accommodation and lodging?
Both refer to a place to stay. Accommodation is the everyday British and international term and covers hotels, rentals, and student housing alike, while lodging sounds slightly more formal or American and is common in travel-industry language.
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