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lodge

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɑdʒ// UK //lˈɒdʒ// lodge Archaic

n. a small house or cabin, often in the mountains or woods, used by people who are hunting, fishing, or skiing. It can also mean a local branch or meeting place for a group like the Freemasons.

n. a small house at the gates of a park or in the grounds of a large estate, or a building used as a base for outdoor activities. Also refers to the local branch or meeting hall of a fraternal organization.


SIMPLE

We stayed in a cozy mountain lodge during our ski trip.

CONTEXTUAL

The park ranger lives in a small stone lodge near the main entrance to the forest reserve.

COMPLEX

While the main hotel was fully booked, several guests were accommodated in the hunting lodge, which offered a more rustic experience deep within the private estate.

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Commonly used to refer to both the physical building and the organized group that meets within it.

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