1
a
: a place to live : dwelling
2
a(1)
: sleeping accommodations
found lodging in the barn
(2)
: a temporary place to stay
a lodging for the night
b
: a room in the house of another used as a residence
—usually used in plural
3
: the act of lodging
Synonyms
Examples of lodging in a Sentence
There is gas, food, and lodging at the next highway exit.
food and lodging are two of the largest expenses of living in the city
Recent Examples on the Web
There is no pet-friendly lodging or kennels available in the North Rim, according to park officials.
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Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Alito, meanwhile, traveled to Alaska for a luxury fishing trip in 2008 aboard a private jet provided by GOP donor Paul Singer, and accepted lodging from Robin Arkley, the owner of a California mortgage company and another GOP donor.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Best Places to Stay Hotel Forty Five, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
There’s currently no lodging within the park, but downtown Macon is a short drive away.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Today’s minimalist lodgings showcase innovative design concepts that invite visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant heart of destinations around the world.
—Tina Charisma, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Take the story in The San Diego Union-Tribune last week about how people displaced by the flooding in January risk losing their emergency lodging.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Because flights may not always be available on the same day, travelers should be prepared to arrange their own lodging in Cap-Haitien.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
With the largest road course in the United States, including the new Charleston Peak circuit that was built in accordance with the FIA’s Grade 3 requirements, the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School also offers lodging directly next to the track.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
For one, the SLAC team has to ship the LSST camera safely to Chile from its current lodgings in northern California.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Alito, meanwhile, traveled to Alaska for a luxury fishing trip in 2008 aboard a private jet provided by GOP donor Paul Singer, and accepted lodging from Robin Arkley, the owner of a California mortgage company and another GOP donor.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Best Places to Stay Hotel Forty Five, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
There’s currently no lodging within the park, but downtown Macon is a short drive away.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Today’s minimalist lodgings showcase innovative design concepts that invite visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant heart of destinations around the world.
—Tina Charisma, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Take the story in The San Diego Union-Tribune last week about how people displaced by the flooding in January risk losing their emergency lodging.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Because flights may not always be available on the same day, travelers should be prepared to arrange their own lodging in Cap-Haitien.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
With the largest road course in the United States, including the new Charleston Peak circuit that was built in accordance with the FIA’s Grade 3 requirements, the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School also offers lodging directly next to the track.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
For one, the SLAC team has to ship the LSST camera safely to Chile from its current lodgings in northern California.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodging. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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