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Definition of lodger

lodger

/ˈlɑːdʒ.ɚ/
lodg · er
Plural:lodgers
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• noun

1

A person who pays rent to live in a room in another person's house.

Example

"The elderly homeowner took in a university student as a lodger to help cover her monthly utility bills."

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• Rhymes for lodger

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, formed from the verb 'lodge' (from Old French 'logier', meaning to house or shelter) plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lodger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lodger
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