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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African Portfolio attorney Rodney Gould told Fox News Digital that African Portfolio arranged the couple's lodging and the owners of the lodging, Chiawa Safaris in Zambia, provided the tour guides.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
First-person accounts from Indiana State Treasurer Samuel Merrill and his family tell the tale of a challenging two-week trek marred by weather, sickness and inconsistent lodging along the way.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
In some cases, a couple and their families may help cover the costs of their lodging, but it's not expected.
—Priya Rao, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
Key steps include contacting your insurance company to file a claim, keeping detailed receipts for expenses like food, clothing, and lodging, and creating a comprehensive list of property losses.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
First-person accounts from Indiana State Treasurer Samuel Merrill and his family tell the tale of a challenging two-week trek marred by weather, sickness and inconsistent lodging along the way.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
In some cases, a couple and their families may help cover the costs of their lodging, but it's not expected.
—Priya Rao, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
Key steps include contacting your insurance company to file a claim, keeping detailed receipts for expenses like food, clothing, and lodging, and creating a comprehensive list of property losses.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodging. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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