What is another word for lodging?

Common synonyms for lodging include stick, housing, wedge, lodgment, lodgement.

What is the opposite of lodging?

Antonyms of lodging include homelessness, unemployment, destitution, poverty, wandering.

Synonyms for

Lodging

Noun / ˈlɑ:dʒɪŋ / Another word for lodging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a temporary place to stay, such as a hotel or motel

Synonyms & similar words

stick housing wedge lodgment lodgement deposit livingaccommodations charge file lodge accommodate dislodge accommodation lodgment quarters residence shelter abode dwelling house inn hotel motel guesthouse hostel pension apartment condo flat bunkhouse

Synonyms by register

Formal

accommodation residence quarters housing

Informal

digs pad place crib

Literary

haven abode shelter

Antonyms

homelessness unemployment destitution poverty wandering nomadism

Common collocations

temporary lodging
private lodging
student lodging
lodging house
lodging allowance
seek lodging
provide lodging

Word family

noun lodging

verb lodge

Usage note

Lodging refers to a place to stay, often temporary. It can also refer to the act of staying somewhere. The verb 'lodge' has broader meanings, including to stay or reside, to become fixed or embedded, or to make a formal complaint.

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