lodge — A small house or cabin, typically in a remote area; to stay temporarily or become stuck in a particular place.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small house or cabin, typically in a remote area; to stay temporarily or become stuck in a particular place.
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɑːdʒ/
Korean meaning: 산장, 오두막; 임시로 머물다, 박히다
Korean pronunciation: 로지 (강세: 로)
Example Sentences
- The popcorn kernel lodged between his teeth during the movie, making him look like a confused chipmunk.
- We will lodge at the mountain cabin for the weekend.
- The angry customer decided to lodge a complaint about the singing waiter who kept forgetting the lyrics.
lodge
NOUN//lɑːdʒ//
A small house or cabin, typically in a remote area; to stay temporarily or become stuck in a particular place.
A small house or cabin, typically in a remote area; to stay temporarily or become stuck in a particular place.
Dodge the rocks to dislodge honey from the lodge!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'loge' meaning small house or hut, which traces back to a Germanic root meaning 'shelter covered with leaves or foliage'.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The popcorn kernel lodged between his teeth during the movie, making him look like a confused chipmunk.”
“We will lodge at the mountain cabin for the weekend.”
“The angry customer decided to lodge a complaint about the singing waiter who kept forgetting the lyrics.”
“The bullet lodged in the wall just inches from the target.”
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