lodging

(noun) structures collectively in which people are housed. Synonyms: housing, living accommodations.

(noun) the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily. Synonyms: lodgment, lodgement. Example: "The lodgment of the balloon in the tree."

(noun) the act of lodging.

(verb) be a lodger; stay temporarily. Synonyms: lodge. Example: "Where are you lodging in paris?."

(verb) put, fix, force, or implant. Synonyms: lodge, wedge, stick, deposit. Examples: "Lodge a bullet in the table." "Stick your thumb in the crack."

(verb) file a formal charge against. Synonyms: charge, lodge, file. Example: "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife."

(verb) provide housing for. Synonyms: lodge, accommodate. Example: "We are lodging three foreign students this semester."