Lodger

usgb/ˈlɑːdʒər/
noun

A person who rents and lives in a room in someone else's house.

Since John moved to the city, he has been a lodger in Mrs. Smith's house.
Visual representation of "lodger" - A person who rents and lives in a room in someone else's house.

Often appears as...

  • private lodger
  • take in a lodger
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Shared Spaces

A lodger often shares common areas like the kitchen and living room with the homeowner.

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As a lodger, Mark has his own bedroom but shares the kitchen with the Jones family.
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Long-Term Arrangement

A lodger usually stays for a longer duration, often with a formal agreement.

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Emma signed a six-month contract to be a lodger at the Thompsons'.
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Not Just Rent

A lodger may also contribute to utility bills or household chores.

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The lodger agreed to take care of the lawn as part of his living arrangement.
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