lodging

Meanings

• noun

  A place where someone stays for the night, especially in an inn, motel, or hotel.

  - "He booked a room at the lodging for the night."
  - "They went on a road trip and stayed at various lodgings along the way."

• verb

  The act of providing lodgings or shelter for someone.

  - "The innkeeper lodged the travelers for the night."
  - "She was grateful for the kind neighbor who lodged her during the storm."

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Synonyms

stay over , stop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lodging
odging , modging , podging

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Variants

List of all variants of lodging that leads to same result
lodging , lodgings , lodge , lodged , lodges , lodging house , lodging houses , board and lodging

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Etymology

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From Old French 'lodging' or 'logis', meaning 'dwelling' or 'dwelling place'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first hotels were actually inns that offered lodgings to travelers along the Roman roads?

2. The term 'bed and breakfast' comes from the practice of providing lodging, meals, and sometimes even labor around the farm for travelers in exchange for payment.

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Related Concepts

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1. accommodation: A general term for the provision of lodgings, meals, and other services for travelers or tourists.

2. hospitality: The act of providing lodging, food, and other necessities to guests, often with warmth and generosity.

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Culture

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Lodging has been a significant part of human history, from the inns of medieval Europe to the modern hotel industry. It has been a source of inspiration for literature, art, and music. For example, the novel 'Lodgings' by Diana Wynne Jones explores the concept of lodgings as a place of mystery and adventure.

How to Memorize "lodging"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cozy inn room with a fireplace and a comfortable bed. Imagine the feeling of relaxation and comfort that comes with finding a good lodging after a long journey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lodging' with the feeling of rest and relaxation. Think of a time when you found a great lodging after a long day of traveling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Log In to Lodging' - 'Log' stands for 'lodgings' and 'In' stands for 'inn'.

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