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Definition of lodgenext
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as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use every summer we rent a small fishing lodge by the lake

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as in clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization the Masons meet at the lodge every Thursday evening

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as in house
the shelter or resting place of a wild animal the family of beavers built a lodge near the narrow point of the river

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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter the landlord can legally lodge up to 20 people in his apartment building at one time

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as in to park
to establish or place comfortably or snugly our pet guinea pig lodged himself in the far corner of his cage and simply refused to come out

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Recent Examples of lodge
Noun
Americans are being warned to avoid parts of an African safari destination where terrorists have targeted upscale lodges frequented by international big-game hunters. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Participants would spend a week at an eco-lodge learning firsthand where chocolate comes from. Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
This case and others lodged against social media giants have been compared to transformative litigation against big tobacco companies in the 1990s. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The decision also dismissed all claims against Morris’ wife, Deborah, and all but one claim lodged against Robert Morris personally. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
  • There are rumors about evacuees not being able to secure hotel rooms thanks to out-of-towners.
    Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Inspired by an art show that was itself inspired by the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the club featured palm trees, polka-dot banquettes, murals of the hotel and pool, and a NO VACANCY sign outside that glowed perpetually into the night.
    Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Privacy seekers can cast their anchor further afield at Coral Caye, Turtle Inn’s private island that’s a 20-minute boat ride away, with wooden cottages and a brimming reef.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The existing cottage previously suffered from significant structural problems, including cracks in its exterior walls.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Nick Wosika / Imagn Images The positive message filtering out of the clubhouse has been the same all year.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The group of about 15 young people was gathered in a loose semi-circle on chairs and sofas inside the clubhouse-style room.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The kitchen clock shows information relevant to the kitchen, while the office display can show information generated elsewhere in the house.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The house will include Osbourne’s hits plus some deep cuts, Sauls said.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Hundreds of residents returned to the streets the following day, marching toward the Trampolín and Benítez beach areas where migrants were camped and repeating the same chant, according to EFE.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The mutineers remained camped at the military base within the airport complex for several hours, resisting efforts from loyalist forces, until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened with ground and aerial support, several analysts said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • The Kona is agile, easy to park and boasts solid fuel economy numbers.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Elk Grove police said Wheeler was angry because the man pulled into a parking space where Wheeler intended to park.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Prepare a small plant pot with potting mix, dip the cut end of the stem in rooting hormone powder, and plant the cutting in the pot.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Their ambition rooted from high school stardom is to land a scholarship at a four-year program, which is easier said than done, given the amount of players across the country scrambling for such chances.
    JOE DAVIDSON, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Beni’s place was a single room in what had once been a hostel.
    Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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