lodger

noun
UK: /ˈlɒdʒər/
US: /ˈlɑːdʒər/

  1. A person who pays for a room in someone else's house.

    1. The lodger pays rent weekly to the homeowner.
    2. Our new lodger seems very quiet and keeps mostly to their room on the second floor.

  2. Someone who rents a room in a house or building, usually for a longer period.

    1. She is a lodger in my house and helps with the bills.
    2. The landlord is responsible for maintaining the property, even with several lodgers.

Synonyms

tenant roomer boarder inmate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lodger" in English means: A person who pays for a room in someone else's house., Someone who rents a room in a house or building, usually for a longer period..

The phonetic transcription of "lodger" is /ˈlɒdʒər/ in British English and /ˈlɑːdʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lodger": tenant, roomer, boarder, inmate.

Example usage of "lodger": "The lodger pays rent weekly to the homeowner.". More examples on the page.