lodge
lodge Lexical Profile
lodge Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small, rustic house or cabin, typically located in the country or mountains and used seasonally for activities like hunting, skiing, or vacationing.
"We spent the weekend at a cozy ski lodge nestled high in the Alps."
A local branch or chapter of a fraternal organization or society, or the specific building where they hold their meetings.
"He has been a dedicated member of the local Masonic lodge for over twenty years."
A small house situated at the gates of a park or the grounds of a large estate, historically occupied by a gatekeeper or caretaker.
"The estate manager lived in the gate lodge by the main entrance."
• verb
To present or submit a formal complaint, appeal, or claim to the appropriate authorities.
"The citizens decided to lodge a formal complaint against the proposed zoning changes."
To firmly embed or become fixed in a particular place or position.
"The tiny fish bone lodged securely in his throat, requiring medical attention to remove."
To provide someone with temporary accommodation, or to rent a room in another person's house.
"During his time at the university, he lodged with a local family near the campus."
• Rhymes for lodge
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'logge', borrowed from Old French 'loge' (arbor, hut), tracing back to Frankish 'laubja' (leafy shelter).
Usage Trend
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