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lodge
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- pronunciation:
- laj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a cabin, hut, or other shelter meant to be used by people doing outdoor activities.
The men stayed in a lodge during their hunting trip.- synonyms:
- cabin, lean-to
- similar words:
- blind, shack
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| definition 2: |
a small house on the grounds of a larger house or estate.
We stayed in the guest lodge at the family estate.- similar words:
- cabin
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| definition 3: |
a local branch of certain organizations, or the place they meet.
The meeting was held at the Elks Lodge.- similar words:
- chapter, club
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| related words: |
club, hotel, union |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lodges, lodging, lodged |
| definition 1: |
to live in a place for a short time.
They lodged with friends while the house was being repaired.- synonyms:
- room, stay
- similar words:
- abide, bed, bunk, camp
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| definition 2: |
to be or become caught or stuck in a certain position.
The kite lodged in the tree.- synonyms:
- catch
- similar words:
- fix, stick
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| definition 3: |
to provide with a place to live for a short time.
She lodges college students in her spare rooms.- synonyms:
- accommodate, harbor, house
- similar words:
- bed, quarter
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| definition 4: |
to file in court or bring before another authority.
We lodged a complaint against our neighbor because of his barking dog.- synonyms:
- enter, file, register, submit
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| related words: |
accommodate, dwell, harbor, install, live, reside, shelter |
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| derivation: |
lodgeable (adj.) |
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