Lodgment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈläj-mənt/ lodg·ment

Meaning & Definition of Lodgment

Lodgment (noun)

  1. a lodging place, shelter
  2. accommodations, lodgings
  3. the act, fact, or manner of lodging

Lodgment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time

    "the lodgment of a week's worth of newspapers in the doorway was a telltale sign that the family was away"

    similar: accretion, accumulation, assemblage, collection, cumulation, cumulus, gathering, pileup
    related: agglomerate, assortment, congeries, conglomerate, conglomeration, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jumble, medley, mélange, mishmash, mix, mixture, motley, potpourri, agglomeration, clutter, hash, heap, litter, mass, pile, aggregate, aggregation, sum, totality, backlog, cache, fund, hoard, inventory, kitty, nest egg, reserve, stock, stockpile, store, supply

  2. a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler

    "dismayed at the shabby lodgments that were the only option of cross-country travelers at the time"

    similar: accommodation, lodging
    related: berth, shelter, crash pad

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lodgment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lodgment:

accretion, accumulation, assemblage, collection, cumulation, cumulus, gathering, pileup, accommodation, lodging

Related Words for Lodgment

agglomerate, assortment, congeries, conglomerate, conglomeration, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jumble, medley, mélange, mishmash, mix, mixture, motley, potpourri, agglomeration, clutter, hash, heap, litter, mass, pile, aggregate, aggregation, sum, totality, backlog, cache, fund, hoard

Origin & Etymology of Lodgment

First known use: 1598

Frequently Asked Questions about Lodgment

What does "Lodgment" mean?

"Lodgment" means a lodging place, shelter. As a noun, it is defined as: a lodging place, shelter. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lodgment"?

Other words for "Lodgment" include accretion, accumulation, assemblage, collection, cumulation, cumulus, gathering and pileup. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lodgment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lodgment"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lodgment". Common alternatives include accretion, accumulation, assemblage, collection, cumulation, cumulus, gathering, pileup, accommodation and lodging.

How do you use "Lodgment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lodgment" in a sentence: "the lodgment of a week's worth of newspapers in the doorway was a telltale sign that the family was away"; "dismayed at the shabby lodgments that were the only option of cross-country travelers at the time".

Is "Lodgment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lodgment" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Lodgment"?

"Lodgment" is pronounced /ˈläj-mənt/ and divided into syllables as lodg·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Lodgment"?

First known use: 1598.

What is another word for "Lodgment" meaning "a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time"?

When "Lodgment" (noun) means a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time, synonyms include accretion, accumulation, assemblage, collection, cumulation and cumulus.