Lodge
/lɒdʒ/
Definitions
4 meaningsTo provide temporary accommodation for someone; to stay temporarily in a place.
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To provide accommodation for someone, or to stay somewhere temporarily.
They lodged with friends while their house was being renovated.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're going on a road trip and need a place to sleep. 'To lodge' means to stay at a hotel or a guest house for a little while. For example, "We lodged at a cozy cabin during our ski vacation."
👶 For kids: To stay somewhere for a little while, like sleeping at a hotel.
More Examples
The hikers lodged in a mountain cabin for the night.
We are lodging our complaints with the management.
How It's Used
"We lodged in a small inn during our hiking trip."
"The company lodges its visiting clients in a nearby hotel."
To formally present something, such as a document, claim, or complaint.
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To formally present something such as a complaint or an application.
The lawyer lodged a formal protest against the ruling.
💡 Simply: Imagine you need to officially tell someone about a problem or submit an application. 'To lodge' means to formally give that information. For example, "She lodged a complaint about the noisy neighbors."
👶 For kids: To tell someone important about something in a formal way, like telling the principal about a problem at school.
More Examples
He lodged a complaint with the customer service department.
She lodged a formal application for the job.
How It's Used
"They lodged an appeal against the court's decision."
"The company lodged a patent application for its new invention."
A small house, often rustic or temporary, used as a residence or shelter.
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A small house or building, especially in a rural area, used as a temporary residence.
The hunting lodge provided shelter for the group.
💡 Simply: Think of a comfy cabin in the woods. A 'lodge' is a small house or building where people can stay, especially if it's in the mountains or near nature. For example, "We rented a beautiful lodge near the lake for our family vacation."
👶 For kids: A small house, like a cabin, where you can sleep and stay.
More Examples
They booked a lodge near the ski resort.
The park had a visitor's lodge with information.
How It's Used
"They stayed in a cozy ski lodge during their vacation."
"The hunters stayed at a hunting lodge."
A local branch of a fraternal or other organization.
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A branch of a fraternal organization.
The Freemasons held their meetings in the lodge.
💡 Simply: Imagine a club or group that has different locations. A 'lodge' is like a local chapter or meeting place for that club. For example, "My grandfather was a member of the local Elks lodge."
👶 For kids: A special place where a club of people meets.
More Examples
She attended the annual gathering of the lodge.
He donated to the local lodge for their charitable work.
How It's Used
"He was a member of a Masonic lodge for many years."
"The members gathered at the lodge for their meetings."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
lodge a complaint
To formally submit a complaint.
"I lodged a complaint about the poor service."
lodge a protest
To formally object.
"The protestors lodged a formal protest against the new law."
From Middle English logge, from Old French loge ('hut, small house'), of Germanic origin, related to Dutch loge ('shed, shelter').
Historically, 'lodge' has been used to refer to small temporary structures or shelters, often in the context of hunting or travel. It has gradually broadened to include more permanent structures used for accommodation.
Memory tip
Think of a 'lodge' as a place where you can get 'lodged' or settled for a short time.
Word Origin
"hut, small house"