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
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
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The itinerary, the transportation, the lodging—that’s the easiest part of international travel.
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Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
2 July 2026
The better lodging question is not only where the room looks best.
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Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City provides families with free lodging and support while their children with serious illness receive care.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
As a bonus, the lodging is located next door to Emil’s Bistro & Lounge, a local's favorite for fine dining from French chef and owner Georges Martin.
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Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
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Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
2 July 2026
The better lodging question is not only where the room looks best.
—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City provides families with free lodging and support while their children with serious illness receive care.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
As a bonus, the lodging is located next door to Emil’s Bistro & Lounge, a local's favorite for fine dining from French chef and owner Georges Martin.
—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodging. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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