lodge

//lɒdʒ//
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Noun

lodgeSingular
lodgesPlural
1

A small house or cabin, especially one used for temporary accommodation or as a retreat in a rural or wilderness area.

We stayed at a cozy lodge in the mountains during our vacation.

2

A gatekeeper's or porter's house at the entrance to a large estate or institution.

The security guard lives in the lodge at the entrance to the estate.

3

A local branch or meeting place of an organization such as the Freemasons.

He attends meetings at the Masonic lodge every month.

Verb

lodgeInfinitive
lodgePresent tense
lodgedPast tense
lodgedPast participle
lodgingPresent participle
lodgesThird-person singular
1

To stay or sleep in a place temporarily, especially as a paying guest.

We lodged at a small inn near the station.

2

To provide accommodation for someone.

The hotel can lodge up to 200 guests.

3

To formally submit or register a complaint, appeal, or claim.

She decided to lodge a complaint with the manager about the poor service.

4

To become firmly fixed or embedded in a place.

A small piece of glass lodged in his foot.

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