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
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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 article recommends giving guests plenty of notice and several price-friendly lodging options to avoid putting them in an uncomfortable position.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Through former President Biden’s Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA offers funds for short-term rentals, emergency short-term lodging, home repairs and home replacements.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
Including travel, lodging, equipment rentals, dining, and lift tickets, the lawsuit estimates that a family can spend between $10,000 and $20,000 for a week-long trip.
—Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 17 Jan. 2025
Sure, the terrain may be more limited, but there are plenty of lodging options and restaurants and bars featuring live music.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Through former President Biden’s Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA offers funds for short-term rentals, emergency short-term lodging, home repairs and home replacements.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
Including travel, lodging, equipment rentals, dining, and lift tickets, the lawsuit estimates that a family can spend between $10,000 and $20,000 for a week-long trip.
—Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 17 Jan. 2025
Sure, the terrain may be more limited, but there are plenty of lodging options and restaurants and bars featuring live music.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodging. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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