accommodation

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The action of providing or making available something, typically a space, or other capability, for use by someone.

  - "Can you make an accommodation for my late arrival?"
  - "The hotel provided excellent accommodations for our family."
  - "The company made an accommodation for the employee's disability."

• Noun

  A building or complex of buildings where people live or stay for a short time.

  - "We booked an accommodation in Paris for our honeymoon."
  - "The bed-and-breakfast was a charming accommodation."
  - "The cruise ship offered various types of accommodations."

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Pronunciation

1. /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83325933"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accommodation
acommodation , adornment , commotion , devotion , emotion , motion , notion , position , relation

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Variants

List of all variants of accommodation that leads to same result
accommodation , accommodational , accommodations , accommodation ladder , accommodation ladders

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

accommodations, accommodated, accommodating, accommodator, accommodative

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'commodare,' meaning 'to make available,' 'to furnish,' or 'to provide.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first hotels were actually inns that provided lodging for travelers and their horses?

2. The term 'bed and breakfast' refers to a type of accommodation where guests are served a home-cooked breakfast each morning.

3. The world's largest hotel, the First World Hotel in Malaysia, has over 7,000 rooms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hospitality: The act of providing warmth, food, and shelter to guests or strangers.

2. Lodging: A place where people can stay for the night or for an extended period.

3. Travel: The act of traveling from one place to another, often involving accommodations for rest and sustenance.

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Culture

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Accommodations have been a significant part of human history, from early inns and taverns to modern hotels and resorts. They have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music, representing comfort, luxury, and hospitality.

How to Memorize "accommodation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cozy hotel room, with a comfortable bed, a warm blanket, and a beautiful view. Imagine yourself relaxing in this accommodation after a long day of traveling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accommodation' with the feeling of comfort, relaxation, and being taken care of.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Accommodate All' to remember the definition: 'Accommodate' means 'to make available' or 'to provide for all.'

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