accommodation

noun
UK: /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/
US: /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/

  1. A place to live or stay in.

    1. The hotel offers good accommodation. [ ] [ ]
    2. We booked our accommodation in advance to secure a good price near the event. [ ] [ ]

  2. An agreement or compromise.

    1. We reached an accommodation with the landlord. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company needs to find an accommodation between its growth targets and environmental concerns. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of adapting or adjusting to something.

    1. His rapid accommodation to the new school surprised everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The body's accommodation to changing temperatures helps maintain internal stability. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

compromise housing lodging adjustment adaptation
accommodation verb

  1. To provide lodging or a place to stay.

    1. The hotel can accommodate 200 guests. [ ] [ ]
    2. The community centre can accommodate large gatherings for special events. [ ] [ ]

  2. To consider and include something when making plans.

    1. The schedule can accommodate your request. [ ] [ ]
    2. The design should accommodate the needs of all users regardless of their abilities. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "accommodation" in English means: A place to live or stay in., An agreement or compromise., The process of adapting or adjusting to something..

The phonetic transcription of "accommodation" is /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/ in British English and /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "accommodation": compromise, housing, lodging, adjustment, adaptation.

Example usage of "accommodation": "The hotel offers good accommodation.". More examples on the page.