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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This slim stretch of land (about 16 miles long) also runs along the Gulf of Mexico, and has the same sparkling green water and white sand—although the shores here are markedly less crowded and lodging tends to be less expensive.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Following the tragic incident, a family friend, Ella Mackrell, launched a GoFundMe to help bring the teen’s body home, as well as cover expenses related to travel, lodging and the funeral.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The hotel participated in a government lodging program partnership, known as GSA FedRooms, between federal employees and the location.
—Greg Norman-Diamond , Preston Mizell , Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodging. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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