lodge

lodge · noun/verb

imported

Definitions

noun/verb

  1. 1.

    A small house or cabin, especially one in the country used for holidays or by a gatekeeper.

  2. 2.

    To stay temporarily in rented accommodation.

  3. 3.

    A local branch of a society or organization such as the Freemasons.

  4. 4.

    To formally present a complaint, appeal, or claim.

  5. 5.

    A beaver's den.

  6. 6.

    To become embedded or stuck in a place.

Forms

plural: lodges

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    lodge a complaint — to formally register a grievance
  • •
    hunting lodge — a country house used during hunting season

Related words

See also: accommodation, cabin, hotel
Synonyms: cabin, cottage, submit

Etymology

From Old French loge ("arbor, covered walk"), from Frankish laubja ("shelter"). Related to German Laube ("arbor") and English "lobby."