noun
Uncommon
lodging
LOD-zhihng
Lodging (noun) means a place to stay, or accommodation rented for a period. Example: “The job came with free lodging above the shop.”
noun
1
A place to stay, or accommodation rented for a period.
"The job came with free lodging above the shop."
"They found cheap lodging near the harbour."
How to use lodging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomewhere to stay, especially rented rooms rather than a whole house.
Common pairings
board and lodging
find lodging
cheap lodging
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Word forms
- Plural
- lodgings
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Etymology
From "lodge" plus the suffix "-ing."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lodging
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What does “lodging” mean?
The word “lodging” means a place to stay, or accommodation rented for a period. In plain terms, somewhere to stay, especially rented rooms rather than a whole house.
How do you pronounce “lodging”?
“Lodging” is pronounced LOD-zhihng (/ˈlɑd͡ʒɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lodging” in a sentence?
Here is “lodging” used in a sentence: “The job came with free lodging above the shop.”
What part of speech is “lodging”?
“Lodging” is a noun.
Is “lodging” a common word?
“Lodging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
