lodge

/lˈɒd‍ʒ/

/ˈɫɑdʒ/

[verb] [noun]

to lodge

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

be a lodger; stay temporarily

file a formal charge against

synonyms : charge

file

put, fix, force, or implant

synonyms : deposit

stick

wedge

antonyms : dislodge

provide housing for

synonyms : accommodate

Lodge

[NOUN]

a place where people can stay overnight, usually designed with a rustic or natural style, and may have restaurants, activities, and shared areas for guests

synonyms : auberge

hostel

hostelry

inn

a small house in the countryside, where people temporarily stay while participating in an outdoor activity such as climbing, skiing, etc.

synonyms : hunting lodge

the nest of an otter or a beaver

any of various Native American dwellings

synonyms : indian lodge

small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener

a formal association of people with similar interests

synonyms : club

English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

synonyms : Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge

Sir Oliver Lodge

Examples

1. Before long Lodge was the only man in his section able to serve the guns.

2. A woman with a heart of gold gives us lodging for the night.

3. In October 2017, an employee lodged the first formal misconduct complaint against Batali.

4. The victims lodged an unsuccessful civil claim for damages against Unilever in England in 2016.

Nearby words