lodgings
Definition
Noun (plural form, used with a plural verb) 1. Temporary living quarters: A place, such as a room or set of rooms in a house, where someone lives for a short period, often rented and not considered a permanent home.
Usage
The word "lodgings" is a plural noun that refers to the physical space or accommodation itself. It is typically used with plural verbs (e.g., "The lodgings are...") and often implies a rented, temporary, or modest place to stay. * It is commonly used in contexts like traveling, studying away from home, or during a transitional period in one's life. * It can refer to a single rented room or a small apartment.
Examples
- Finding accommodation:
- She found cheap lodgings near the university for the semester.
- He was looking for furnished lodgings in the city center.
- Describing the place:
- My lodgings were simple but comfortable.
- The lodgings included a shared kitchen and bathroom.
Advanced Usage
- "To take up one's lodgings": A formal or old-fashioned phrase meaning to move into a rented place.
- Upon arriving in London, he took up his lodgings in Bloomsbury.
Variants and Related Words
- Lodging (noun, uncountable): The act or process of providing or receiving temporary accommodation.
- The fee includes board and lodging.
- Lodge (verb): To live in a place temporarily, especially as a paying guest.
- He lodged with a family during his internship.
- Lodger (noun): A person who rents a room in someone else's house.
- She has a lodger to help with the mortgage.
Synonyms
- Accommodation(s): A general term for a place to live or stay.
- Quarters: Living space, especially for someone in military or official service.
- Digs (informal, chiefly British): Lodgings.
- Rooms: Often used similarly to "lodgings" (e.g., "to let rooms").
Antonyms
- Permanent home
- Own residence
Related Phrases
- Board and lodgings/lodging: A phrase meaning meals and a room provided for a fixed price.
- The job offered a salary plus board and lodging.
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