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lodging

noun

: a place where a person (such as a traveler) can stay for usually a short period of time : a place to sleep

Full Definition of LODGING

1
a :  a place to live :  dwelling
b :  lodgment 3b
2
a (1) :  sleeping accommodations <found lodging in the barn> (2) :  a temporary place to stay <a lodging for the night>
b :  a room in the house of another used as a residence —usually used in plural
3
:  the act of lodging
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First Known Use of LODGING

14th century
LODGING Defined for Kids

lodging

noun \ˈlä-jiŋ\

Definition of LODGING for Kids

1
:  a temporary living or sleeping place
2
lodgings plural :  a room or rooms in the house of another person rented as a place to live

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