lodge

Meanings

• noun

  A building where people can stay for a short time, often in the countryside or near a tourist attraction.

  - "The family rented a cozy lodge in the mountains for their vacation."
  - "After a long day of hiking, we retired to the lodge for the night."

• noun

  A communal dwelling place for members of a society or organization, especially one that provides shelter and social interaction.

  - "The Freemasons have lodges all over the world."
  - "The lodge served as a gathering place for the tribe's elders."

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Pronunciation

1. /lɑdʒ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780198"

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Synonyms

stay over , stop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lodge
codge , modge , odge

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Variants

List of all variants of lodge that leads to same result
lodge , lodged , lodges , lodging , Henry Cabot Lodge , Henry Lodge , Lodge , Oliver Joseph Lodge , Oliver Lodge , Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge , Sir Oliver Lodge , Thomas Lodge , motor lodge , motor lodges , sweat lodge , sweat lodges

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Etymology

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Old English hlod, hlōd 'building, dwelling, enclosure'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lodge' comes from the Old English word 'hlod', which means 'building, dwelling, enclosure'.

2. The first known use of the word 'lodge' in English was in the 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inn: A type of lodging place that provides accommodations, meals, and other services for travelers.

2. Hostel: A budget accommodation where travelers can rent beds in dormitories or private rooms.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'lodge' has been used to refer to various types of communal dwellings, from the lodges of medieval guilds to the lodges of Native American tribes. In art, lodges have been depicted in paintings and sculptures, often as symbols of hospitality or community.

How to Memorize "lodge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cozy cabin in the woods, with a fireplace and comfortable beds. This is what a lodge looks like.
   - Visualize a group of people gathered around a table, sharing stories and laughter. This is what a lodge feels like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lodge' with the feeling of being away from home, but in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
   - Think of a lodge as a place where people come together to share experiences and build community.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'LODGE' to remember the definition: Lodging, Overnight, Dwelling, Gathering, Entertainment.

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