lodger
Translation
lodger, roomer
Examples
The family rents a room to a lodger.
The family rents a room to a lodger.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lodger a person who rents a room in someone's house The family has a new lodger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: roomer, boarder; Near-synonym: tenant
Etymology
From the verb 'to lodge' (to stay in a place) + the suffix '-er' (a person who does something).
Memory Tips
A lodger 'lodges' in someone's house. Unlike a tenant, a lodger often shares living space with the owner.