lodging lodging /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/

noun

1. () Structures collectively in which people are housed  ( living accommodations , lodging , housing )
   structures collectively in which people are housed
     The housing development provided affordable homes for families.
   The housing development provided affordable homes for families.
   
   
2. The act of lodging  ( lodging )
   the act of lodging
   
3. The state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily  ( lodgement , lodging , lodgment )
   the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily
    The lodgment of the balloon in the tree
   the lodgment of the balloon in the tree