LODGER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

lodger

noun

ˈlä-jər

Definition of lodger

as in tenant

one who rents a room or apartment in another's house the mysterious lodger slept all day and only went out at night

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Recent Examples of lodger Initially, Coffin figured the immediate threat was the fire until she and the rest of the Phantom Ranch lodgers were informed about the toxic gas. — Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025 After years of living alone, Rhoda takes in a lodger, but the change unsettles the equilibrium of her home. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025 Lucky lodgers enjoy stunning views of not only the River Thames, but also, London Eye, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 The government reported that tourism rose from 60 million overnight stays in 2016 to more than 100 million in 2023, even though the majority of those lodgers are Saudis. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lodger

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tenant

Noun

Under its triple-net lease arrangements, tenants cover expenses such as maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Vacant apartments a ‘nuisance’ Early fires occurred while tenants still lived at Olive Park.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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