noun
lodger
LOD-zhuh
Lodger (noun) means a person who pays to live in a room in someone else's house. Example: “The widow took in a lodger to help cover the bills.”
noun
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A person who pays to live in a room in someone else's house.
"The widow took in a lodger to help cover the bills."
"Our lodger has the room above the kitchen."
How to use lodger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone renting a room in a house someone else lives in, as opposed to a full separate tenant.
Common mistake
A lodger typically shares the house with the owner; a "tenant" usually rents a whole separate property.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lodgers
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Etymology
From "lodge" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “lodger” mean?
The word “lodger” means a person who pays to live in a room in someone else's house. In plain terms, someone renting a room in a house someone else lives in, as opposed to a full separate tenant.
How do you pronounce “lodger”?
“Lodger” is pronounced LOD-zhuh (/ˈlɑd͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lodger” in a sentence?
Here is “lodger” used in a sentence: “The widow took in a lodger to help cover the bills.”
What part of speech is “lodger”?
“Lodger” is a noun.
