Lodging
/ˈlɒdʒ.ɪŋ/noun
A place to stay temporarily, such as a room or dwelling.
Did you know?The word 'lodge' comes from a term meaning 'to put away' or 'to hide', connecting it to ancient practices of seeking refuge.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leu̯g-
“to hide, to conceal.”
Old French
Old French
loger
“to provide shelter, to lodge.”
Middle English
Middle English
lodginge
“the act of providing a place to stay.”
Modern English
English
lodging
“a temporary place of residence.”