What does LODGE mean?

Parts of Speech:

Verb, Noun

Definitions:

Verb: (1) To make or become firmly fixed or embedded in a particular place. (2) To stay somewhere for the night or for a short time. (3) To file or present (a complaint, application, or appeal) to a person or organization.

Noun: (1) A small house at the gates of a park or in the grounds of a large house, typically used as a holiday home. (2) A local branch of a society.

Pronunciations:

US: /lɑdʒ/

UK: /lɒdʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "lodge" originated from Old French "logier" meaning "to lodge, to shelter". It was first used in the 14th century. As a verb, "lodge" is often used to describe something being firmly fixed or embedded in a particular place, such as a bullet lodged in a wall. As a noun, "lodge" can refer to a small house at the gates of a park or in the grounds of a large house, typically used as a holiday home. It can also refer to a local branch of a society.

Synonyms:

Verb: embed, implant, fix, settle, station

Noun: cabin, cottage, chalet, bungalow, hut

Related Words:

Hotel, cabin, house, shack, villa

Example Sentences:

Verb:

• The bullet lodged in the wall.
• A fish bone had lodged in his throat.
• He lodged a complaint with the local council.

Noun:

• We stayed in a cozy lodge in the mountains.
• The local lodge of the Freemasons held a charity event.