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accommodation — a place where someone can live or stay

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a place where someone can live or stay

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn/

Example Sentences

  • Finding affordable accommodation in Seoul is like finding a parking spot during rush hour - nearly impossible!
  • The hotel's accommodation was so small that I had to go outside to change my mind.
  • Students often struggle to find suitable accommodation near campus.

accommodation

NOUN

[/əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn/]

a place where someone can live or stay

The hotel offered comfortable accommodation for every traveler.
💡 Concept

The hotel offered comfortable accommodation for every traveler.

The resort provided comfortable accommodation for every guest.
🧠 Mnemonic

The resort provided comfortable accommodation for every guest.

After confirming the accommodation reservation, the family finally enjoyed a relaxing vacation.
🎵 Rhyme

After confirming the accommodation reservation, the family finally enjoyed a relaxing vacation.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixac--
Rootcommod
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'accommodare' meaning 'to fit or adapt', derived from 'ad-' (to) combined with 'commodus' (suitable, convenient). The word entered English through Old French in the 16th century.

Breakdown

ad- (to) + commodus (suitable) + -ation (noun suffix) = accommodation

🎵Rhyme

nation
station
creation
education

🔗Collocations

book accommodation
provide accommodation
temporary accommodation
luxury accommodation
make accommodations
shared accommodation
suitable accommodation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“Finding affordable accommodation in Seoul is like finding a parking spot during rush hour - nearly impossible!”

😄 Fun example

“The hotel's accommodation was so small that I had to go outside to change my mind.”

“Students often struggle to find suitable accommodation near campus.”

“The company offers accommodation for business travelers.”

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