lodger

English

Etymology

From lodge +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈlɑd͡ʒɚ/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈlɒd͡ʒə/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɒdʒə(ɹ)

Noun

lodger (plural lodgers)

  1. A person who lodges in another's house (compare tenant).
    They took in a lodger to help cover the rent.
    The police questioned the lodger after the incident.
    paying lodger
    family lodger
    accept a lodger

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