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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Lee’s Summit’s proximity to the Arrowhead soccer matches makes the community uniquely situated for lodging and attractions for guests, and Maxwell said the team is hopeful that the community will be selected.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Family-run and set in a house from the 1700s, this intimate 10-room lodging has exposed stone walls and wood-beam ceilings.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
After a day exploring the Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, relax in the outdoor hot tub to soothe your muscles and take in the woods that enclose your lodgings.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
As of Monday, businesses selling live-event passes (as well as short-term lodging) now must show total costs upfront.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Family-run and set in a house from the 1700s, this intimate 10-room lodging has exposed stone walls and wood-beam ceilings.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
After a day exploring the Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, relax in the outdoor hot tub to soothe your muscles and take in the woods that enclose your lodgings.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
As of Monday, businesses selling live-event passes (as well as short-term lodging) now must show total costs upfront.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lodging
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodging. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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