1. a small house or cabin, especially one used for vacations or hunting
2. a local branch of an organization such as the Freemasons
3. a beaver’s den

1. to stay temporarily in a place
2. to become stuck or caught in something
3. to formally present a complaint or charge

Examples

• We stayed at a ski lodge in the mountains.
• The local Masonic lodge meets every Tuesday.
• The beavers built their lodge near the riverbank.
• Students can lodge with local families during the exchange program.
• A fish bone lodged in his throat.
• She decided to lodge a complaint with the manager.
• The bullet lodged in the tree trunk.
• They lodge guests in the renovated barn.