ACCOMMODATION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

accommodation

noun

ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən

Definition of accommodation

as in lodging

usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

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as in negotiation

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement the twins each made an accommodation: Jane agreed to Joan's pink curtains and Joan agreed to Jane's purple rug

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as in amenity

something that adds to one's ease of living a village that wants to attract tourists but doesn't even provide public accommodations for their sanitary needs

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as in adjustment

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation an accommodation to changing economic conditions will be necessary if the church is to remain open

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maladaptation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accommodation Hank also filed a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, which said an ongoing refusal to repair an elevator or provide reasonable accommodations can be considered housing discrimination. — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Sponsors — title, regional, and local — cover the costs of the venues when applicable, as well as our travel and accommodations, plus the labor involved in putting on a tour. — Daren Smith, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 There are schools that make special accommodations for students with disabilities who require the assistance of a service animal. — Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The panel ruled that remote work had functioned as an effective accommodation prior to his firing and that Billesdon failed to prove his disability directly caused his termination. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accommodation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation

Noun

Remember to reserve a room well in advance; up to 2 million people come to the festival each year, so lodgings (mostly small B&Bs) book up fast.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 2 Sep. 2026
In Manon Coubia’s visually arresting film Forest High, solo caretakers keep the fires burning in a remote Alpine chalet where weary hikers find modest lodgings.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of lodging

Noun

Iceland is headed toward rejecting a referendum that would have restarted negotiations to join the European Union more than a decade after previous talks died, the national broadcaster reported Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
The report, however, notes that Uthmeier was in a position of authority over the aides leading the negotiations.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of negotiation

Noun

It is anticipated that the new complex would include a wide range of amenities, further solidifying Palmares' reputation as a destination where golf is just the beginning.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Are there any amenities available, or is this more of a DIY experience?

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of amenity

Noun

Beligrinis knows that eventually the restaurant may have to make a more substantial adjustment.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
While their new addition has been an adjustment for their twins, the proud parents share that their twins simply adore their baby brother.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

But if the pressure on the economy makes Tehran desperate, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leaders who ultimately call the shots could choose to escalate the situation rather than seek compromise.

— JAMES F. JEFFREY, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
Softaculous is urging all its users to check their systems for signs of compromise.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of compromise

Noun

The $130 billion Indian wedding market is one of luxury’s biggest opportunities.

— Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
For private luxury on a grand scale, the Salamanca Suite and even larger Anglada House Suite (pictured) have spacious terraces with superb city views; here, the hotel can arrange for a private chef to prepare lunches or dinners.

— Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

The fact that the show couldn’t manage even a modicum of suspense with the same material shows how utterly sauceless this adaptation is.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality.

— Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of adaptation

Noun

Eating out or relying on convenience foods are increasingly difficult solutions for many American families, who are facing the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half century.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Their cheap convenience and ubiquity in restaurant service is a big reason any person with a food or food-adjacent job (including just about everybody who works at this magazine) has a collection of these tumbling around in their cabinets.

— Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026