lodger (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 lodger
- 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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