accommodation
noun
ac·com·mo·da·tion
ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən 
1
: something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need: such as
a
: lodging, food, and services or traveling space and related services
—usually used in plural
tourist accommodations on the boat
overnight accommodations
b
: a public conveyance (such as a train) that stops at all or nearly all points
c
: loan
2
: the act of accommodating someone or something : the state of being accommodated: such as
a
: the providing of what is needed or desired for convenience
changed his schedule for the accommodation of his clients
b
: adaptation, adjustment
an accommodation to temporary conditions
c
: a reconciliation of differences : settlement
Negotiators felt that an accommodation with the union was possible.
d
: the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances effected chiefly by changes in the convexity of the crystalline lens
also
: the range over which such adjustment is possible
Examples of accommodation in a Sentence
They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group.
The accommodations on board the boat are a bit cramped.
He hoped to reach an accommodation with the new owners.
Negotiators were convinced that accommodation with the union was possible.
He changed his schedule as an accommodation to his clients.
Changes were made for the accommodation of differing viewpoints.
Recent Examples on the Web
Like accommodation everywhere along the eclipse belt, hotels and Airbnbs are at premium prices.
—
Jorge Valencia, NPR, 8 Apr. 2024
There was even a yin-yang dichotomy to Rockford’s accommodations.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The 693-room hotel's accommodations range from 300-square-foot rooms with city views or balconies to a family suite with a king bed and a sofa that converts to a bunk bed.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco was the perfect answer with their luxurious but rustic chic accommodations, onsite winery, and cooking school.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2024
Check to see if your accommodation offers bikes and kayaks (Pines & Palms does!).
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
As part of it, guests will participate in meditation, yoga, and movement classes, beach walks, signature spa treatments, nutrition consultations, and meals (rates start at $450, exclusive of accommodation).
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
But even if the affected employee’s condition requires accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act, the accommodation can’t impose an undue burden on everyone else.
—Karla Miller, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
The issues ranged from mold to leaky ceilings to lack of handicap accessible accommodations like parking spaces and ramps.
—Camellia Burris, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Jorge Valencia, NPR, 8 Apr. 2024
There was even a yin-yang dichotomy to Rockford’s accommodations.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The 693-room hotel's accommodations range from 300-square-foot rooms with city views or balconies to a family suite with a king bed and a sofa that converts to a bunk bed.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco was the perfect answer with their luxurious but rustic chic accommodations, onsite winery, and cooking school.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2024
Check to see if your accommodation offers bikes and kayaks (Pines & Palms does!).
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
As part of it, guests will participate in meditation, yoga, and movement classes, beach walks, signature spa treatments, nutrition consultations, and meals (rates start at $450, exclusive of accommodation).
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
But even if the affected employee’s condition requires accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act, the accommodation can’t impose an undue burden on everyone else.
—Karla Miller, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
The issues ranged from mold to leaky ceilings to lack of handicap accessible accommodations like parking spaces and ramps.
—Camellia Burris, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
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accommodation
noun
ac·com·mo·da·tion
ə-ˌkäm-ə-ˈdā-shən
1
a
: something supplied that is useful and handy
b
plural
: lodging and meals or traveling space and related services
overnight accommodations
2
: the act of accommodating : the state of being accommodated
3
: the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances
4
: an adjustment of differences : settlement
Medical Definition
accommodation
noun
ac·com·mo·da·tion
ə-ˌkäm-ə-ˈdā-shən
: an adaptation or adjustment especially of a bodily part (as an organ): as
a
: the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances effected chiefly by changes in the convexity of the crystalline lens
b
: the range over which such adjustment is possible
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