lodging

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noun

lodg·​ing ˈlä-jiŋ How to pronounce lodging (audio)
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1
a
: a place to live : dwelling
b
: lodgment sense 3b
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 plural
3
: the act of lodging

lodging

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present participle of lodge entry 1

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Noun 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
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Both include lodging, meals, and therapy sessions, with longer stays offering additional work and follow-up support. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Hotel and lodging, data centers and senior housing lead with double-digit returns. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 Under the proposal, the club would pay to build a new presidential lodging and then work with the Secret Service and other agencies to provide free access to the federal government. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Upgrade your lodgings by booking a room with a fireplaces or even a covered terrace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lodging

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First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of lodging was in the 14th century

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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodging. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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lodging

noun
lodg·​ing
ˈläj-iŋ
1
: dwelling
especially : a temporary dwelling or sleeping place
2
: a room or suite of rooms in another's house rented as a dwelling
—usually used in plural
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