English Reference
noun

lodging

n.
US /ˈɫɑdʒɪŋ/ UK /lˈɒdʒɪŋ/ lodg·ing UK spelling lodgings

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    a place to stay or sleep, such as a hotel room or a rented space.

    temporary living quarters or sleeping accommodation, often provided in exchange for payment.

    Simple

    The company agreed to pay for his travel and lodging during the conference.

    In context

    Finding affordable lodging in the city centre proved difficult during the peak tourist season, forcing many visitors to stay in the suburbs.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate British English

    rooms inside a house that you rent to live in.

    furnished rooms within a private house rented as accommodation, often used in the plural.

    Simple

    He lived in comfortable lodgings near the university for three years.

    In context

    The student took up lodgings in a quiet Victorian terrace, sharing the communal areas with two other tenants.

  3. 03 C2 Proficiency Technical Cooking

    when farm plants like wheat are knocked down by wind or heavy rain.

    the state of a cereal crop that has been flattened or bent over, making it difficult to harvest.

    Simple

    The heavy summer storms caused widespread lodging in the wheat fields.

    In context

    Farmers are increasingly selecting varieties with shorter, stiffer straw to reduce the risk of lodging during unpredictable weather events.

Shinjuku, with a regular population of more than 350,000, is home to 3,775 private lodgings – or minpaku – the largest number anywhere in Japan .

The Guardian· 8 Sept 2026

From lodge + -ing.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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