noun
accommodation
uh-kom-uh-DAY-shuhn
noun
1
A place to stay, such as a room or house, especially for travellers or students.
"The tour package includes flights and accommodation."
"Student accommodation near the campus fills up fast."
2
A change or adjustment made to fit a particular need or situation.
"The school made accommodations for students with dyslexia."
"Reaching an accommodation between the two departments took weeks of negotiation."
How to Use Accommodation
Learner’s notes
UK vs US
In UK English, "accommodation" is uncountable — you say "the accommodation is good," not "an accommodation." US English often uses "accommodations" (plural) for lodging.
Common pairings
book accommodation
reasonable accommodation
temporary accommodation
Word Forms
accommodations plural
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Etymology
From Latin accommodatio, "adjustment," from accommodare — see "accommodate." The meaning "a place to stay" only appeared in English around 1600.