lodge (B1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /lɑːdʒ/

Definition

A small house or cabin, often in a rural or mountainous area, used for holidays or as a base for activities like hunting or skiing.

Examples

• They rented a cozy ski lodge for their winter vacation.

• The park ranger lived in a simple lodge near the entrance.

• We spent the weekend fishing and relaxing at the lakeside lodge.

How to Use lodge

lodge in (prepositional phrase)

To become fixed or stuck inside something. — "A piece of popcorn lodged in his teeth."

lodge a complaint (collocation)

To formally report a problem or dissatisfaction. — "She decided to lodge a complaint about the poor service."

lodge a claim (collocation)

To formally request compensation or payment, especially from an insurance company. — "He needed to lodge a claim for the damage to his car."

lodge a report (collocation)

To officially submit information about an event or incident. — "The witness went to the police to lodge a report."

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