Definition: To be firmly fixed in a specified position.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! That dictionary definition – “to be firmly fixed in a specified position” – is a good start, but it can be a bit tricky to grasp. It's about stability , isn't it? A solid place to be. Now, when we talk about "lodging," especially in everyday language, it means something a little different. Lodging refers to somewhere you stay – a place where you rest your head and lay down. Think of it like this: "The hotel offered lovely lodging." (Meaning they provided rooms for guests.) “We needed lodging for the night.” (Meaning we needed a place to sleep!) It’s not just being “fixed,” but finding a comfortable, temporary home. Let's try another example: A bird might lodge in a nest – firmly fixed there for safety and rest! Does that make more sense? Do you have any questions about lodging, or would you like to think of some other words related to staying somewhere?