Lodging, often called holiday accommodation, refers to a place where people stay temporarily while away from home. For those who travel, lodging — a type of accommodation — is mainly used for sleep, but it also provides safety and basic comforts: a shelter from cold or rain, somewhere to keep luggage, and access to washing facilities.
Common forms
Lodging is available in many formats to suit different needs and budgets. Typical options include:
- a commercial hotel
- a low-cost hostel or hostal
- private homes offering short stays, such as a bed and breakfast or guest house
- outdoor accommodations like a tent
- mobile units such as a caravan or camper, often sited on a campsite
Agricultural meaning
The term "lodging" is also used in farming to describe when cereal crops (cereal) bend or fall over. This can result from strong wind or heavy rain, together with soil or stalk pressure, and it makes the grain harvest more difficult.