Lodge meaning

What does “lodge” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“lodge” is a noun and verb with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940).

lodge

noun

English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
SynonymsSir Oliver Lodge Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge
a formal association of people with similar interests
“he joined a golf club”
“they formed a small lunch society”
Synonymsclub social club society guild gild order
small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener
a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter
Synonymshunting lodge
any of various Native American dwellings
Synonymsindian lodge
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
Synonymshostel hostelry inn auberge

verb

be a lodger; stay temporarily
“Where are you lodging in Paris?”
put, fix, force, or implant
“lodge a bullet in the table”
“stick your thumb in the crack”
Synonymswedge stick deposit
Oppositesdislodge
file a formal charge against
“The suspect was charged with murdering his wife”
Synonymscharge file
provide housing for
“We are lodging three foreign students this semester”
Synonymsaccommodate

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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✦Synonyms for lodge✦Unscramble LODGE