lodging means a place where someone stays or lives temporarily.
lodging :
accommodation, place to stay
noun
▪ We found lodging near the beach.
▪ We found a place to stay close to the beach.
▪ The hotel offers cheap lodging.
▪ The hotel gives low-cost places to stay.
paraphrasing
▪ accommodation – a place to stay
▪ residence – a place where someone lives
Pronunciation
lodging [ˈlɒdʒ.ɪŋ]
The stress is on 'lodg' and sounds like 'lodg-ing'.
Common phrases and grammar about lodging
lodging - Common meaning
noun
accommodation, place to stay
Part of Speech Changes for "lodging"
Common Expressions with "lodging"
Important examples of lodging in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, lodging often refers to places where travelers can stay.
▪The travelers found lodging for the night.
▪The travelers discovered a place to stay for the night.
Example of a confusing word: loading (putting cargo onto a vehicle)
▪The travelers found loading for the night.
▪The travelers discovered a place to put cargo for the night.
"Lodging" is a noun that refers to accommodation or a place to stay, typically used in contexts involving travel. In the sentence "The travelers found lodging for the night," it correctly indicates that they secured a place to stay. "Loading," however, is a verb that refers to the action of putting cargo or items onto a vehicle, and using it in this context is grammatically incorrect and changes the meaning entirely. Thus, "lodging" is the appropriate choice for describing accommodation.
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Lodging is usually used as a noun, and questions may ask about types of places to stay.
▪They booked lodging in the city.
▪They reserved a place to stay in the city.
lodging
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
cheap lodging
'low-cost place to stay', often used in travel contexts.
▪The hotel provides cheap lodging for guests.
▪The hotel offers low-cost places for visitors.
room and board
means 'a place to stay and meals', often used in lodging contexts.
▪The package includes room and board for guests.
▪The deal has a place to stay and meals for visitors.
Differences between similar words and lodging
lodging
,
accommodation
differences
Lodging refers to a temporary place to stay, while accommodation can mean any type of housing.
lodging
▪We found lodging for the weekend.
▪We discovered a place to stay for the weekend.
accommodation
▪The hotel offers accommodation for long stays.
▪The hotel provides housing for people staying a long time.
lodging
,
residence
differences
Lodging is often temporary, while residence refers to a permanent home.
lodging
▪They stayed in lodging for a few days.
▪They own a permanent home in the city.
residence
▪They have a nice residence in the city.
▪They own a permanent home in the city.
Words with the same origin as lodging
The origin of lodging
The word 'lodging' comes from the Old French 'loger', which means 'to place or stay'.
Word structure
The composition of the word is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
