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lodger

noun lodg·er \ˈlä-jər\

: a person who rents a room in another person's house

Full Definition of LODGER

: roomer

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First Known Use of LODGER

1596

Related to LODGER

Synonyms: boarder, lessee, tenant, renter, roomer

Antonyms: landlord, lessor, letter

Rhymes with LODGER

codger, dodger, roger

LODGER Defined for Kids

lodger

noun lodg·er \ˈlä-jər\

Definition of LODGER for Kids

: a person who lives in a rented room in another's house

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