lodge

Definition

• n. English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
• n. small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener
• n. a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter
• n. any of various Native American dwellings

Word forms

Past participle

lodged

Present participle

lodging

Past tense

lodged

Third person singular

lodges

Example sentences

1. n.

   We stayed in a cozy lodge during our trip to the mountains.

2. vi.

   They decided to lodge in a hotel for the night instead of driving home.

3. vt.

   He lodged a complaint about the poor service at the restaurant.