lodge

/lɒd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lodges · lodging · lodged

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A local chapter of some fraternities, such as freemasons.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To be firmly fixed in a specified position.

Verb

Examples

The bullet missed its target and lodged in the bark of a tree.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To firmly fix in a specified position.

Verb

Examples

I've got some spinach lodged between my teeth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lodge” mean?

A building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.

Is “lodge” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.