lodging Definition

lodge
noun

1. A cottage at the gateway to the grounds of a large house or mansion.
2. A small house in the country originally used by people taking part in field sports. Also in compounds.

Example: a hunting-lodge
3. A porter's room in a university or college, etc.
4a. The meeting-place of a local branch of certain societies such as the Freemasons and the Orange Order;
4b. The members of a branch of these societies.
5. A beaver's nest, made of sticks plastered together with mud, and having an underwater entrance.
6. The home of some Native Americans.

verb lodging, lodged

intr
1. To live, usually temporarily, in rented accommodation, especially in someone else's home.

Thesaurus: board, quarter, put up.
tr & intr
2a. To become or cause something to become firmly fixed;

Thesaurus: catch, stick, abide, stay.
tr & intr
2b. Said of feelings, ideas, thoughts, etc: to become implanted.

Example: The idea was firmly lodged in his mind
3a. To bring (a charge or accusation) against someone;
3b. To make (a complaint) officially.
4. To provide with rented, usually temporary, accommodation, especially in one's home.

Thesaurus: board, quarter, put up, billet.

Etymology: 13c: from French loge hut.

Phrasal Verb: lodge in or with someone

Said of power, authority, etc: to be in or under their control.
Example: The power to hire and fire lodges with the board

Phrasal Verb: lodge something with someone

To deposit (money or valuables) with them, especially for safe-keeping.

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lodging
noun

1. A room or rooms rented in someone else's home.

Form: lodgings (usually)
2. Temporary accommodation.

Thesaurus: quarters, accommodation, billet, rooms.