Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay.
[British]
The government will provide temporary accommodation for up to three thousand people.
Prices include flights and hotel accommodation.
Rates are higher for deluxe accommodations.
regional note: in AM, use accommodations
Synonyms: housing, homes, houses, board More Synonyms of accommodation
2. uncountable noun
Accommodation is space in buildings or vehicles that is available for certain things, people, or activities.
[formal]
The school occupies split-site accommodation on the main campus.
Some trains carry bicycles, but accommodation is restricted so a reservation is essential.
Synonyms: space, places, seats, room More Synonyms of accommodation
3. countable noun [oft Nwith n, Nbetween pl-n]
An accommodation is an agreement between different people which enables them to exist together without trouble.
[formal]
His instinct would be to seek a new accommodation with the nationalists.
Religions must make accommodations with the larger political structures that nurturethem.
Synonyms: adaptation, change, fitting, settlement More Synonyms of accommodation
accommodation in British English
(əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən)
noun
1.
lodging or board and lodging
2.
adjustment, as of differences or to new circumstances; adaptation, settlement, or reconciliation
3.
something fulfilling a need, want, etc; convenience or facility
4. physiology
the automatic or voluntary adjustment of the shape of the lens of the eye for far or near vision
5.
willingness to help or oblige
6. business
a loan, usually made as an act of favour by a bank before formal credit arrangements are agreed
accommodation in American English
(əˌkɑməˈdeɪʃən)
noun
1.
an accommodating or being accommodated; adaptation (to a purpose); adjustment
2.
reconciliation of differences
3.
willingness to do favors or services
4.
a help or convenience
5. [pl.]
lodgings; room and board
6. [pl.]
traveling space, as in a railroad train or airplane; seat, berth, etc.
7.
the automatic adjustment of the eye, esp. the lens and pupil, for focusing on objects at various distances
8.
the act of making or endorsing an accommodation paper
COBUILD Collocations
accommodation
all-inclusive accommodation
alternative accommodation
arrange accommodation
book accommodation
emergency accommodation
full-board accommodation
guest accommodation
holiday accommodation
luxury accommodation
quality accommodation
rental accommodation
share accommodation
staff accommodation
student accommodation
suitable accommodation
temporary accommodation
university accommodation
Examples of 'accommodation' in a sentence
accommodation
Price includes halfboard accommodation plus flights and transfers.
The Sun (2017)
At the time we lived in rented accommodation.
The Sun (2016)
Accommodation is provided in budget hotels.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Find cheap flights, cheap accommodation and the next industry show.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Her mental health support team say they can't find her accommodation because she owns half the house.
The Sun (2016)
The university has residential places on both campuses and guarantees accommodation to anyone who makes it a firm choice before the January Ucas deadline.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The accommodation on board would do away with the need for second homes for MPs in the capital, thus freeing up homes for others.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Companies that provide accommodation for elderly, infirm and disabled people have been hit by a perfect storm of rising costs and flat income from cash-strapped local councils.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Until recently this was not matched by any significant increase in the amount of accommodation available.
Coyle, Andrew & Stern, Vivien The Prisons We Deserve (1994)
New performing arts and accommodation buildings have opened recently.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The fantastical woodland lodges will provide perfect family accommodation sleeping five people.
The Sun (2016)
Within that duty there was a discretion to provide secure accommodation which should be exercised if possible.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Was there a way to make tourist accommodation unique yet universally available?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There are kitchens in all campus accommodation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We are due to leave our rented accommodation next week.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Students seeking accommodation tend to push up demand at this time.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Accommodation for boarding and teaching was modernised.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It is then added to the stock of accommodation available to be rented.
Brown, Muriel & Payne Sarah Introduction to Social Administration in Britain (1990)
Be particularly cautious if you share your accommodation with other people.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The oldest lives in rented accommodation with his partner and young daughter.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They typically purchase blocks from universities or fund the building of accommodation in towns with a large university population.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This "interactive process" of finding a reasonable accommodation between the individual and the employer should be documented in writing.
Christianity Today (2000)
Not for them the luxury of returning to hotel accommodation in friendly territory after a few hours spent flying over enemy territory.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The price includes flights, accommodation and is based on two sharing.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Price includes flights, transfers and accommodation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Price includes flights, accommodation and transfers.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Flights, transfers and apartment accommodation are included.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You can make the accommodation flexible, include en suite bathrooms and walls that open and shut.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The firm looked at the prices of 60,000 hotels and rental accommodation worldwide.
The Sun (2014)
As a result, at least 60 per cent of army personnel live in service accommodation.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A further 74 million investment in a new campus centre and accommodation on the Luton campus is due to open next month.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
accommodation
British English: accommodation /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/ NOUN
Accommodation is used to refer to rooms or buildings where people live, stay, or work.
Travel and overnight accommodation are included.
American English: accommodations
Arabic: سَكَن
Brazilian Portuguese: alojamento
Chinese: 住宿
Croatian: smještaj
Czech: ubytování
Danish: tilpasning
Dutch: onderdak
European Spanish: alojamiento
Finnish: majoitus
French: logement
German: Unterkunft
Greek: στέγαση
Italian: alloggio
Japanese: 住む場所
Korean: 숙박 시설
Norwegian: husrom
Polish: kwatera
European Portuguese: alojamento
Romanian: cazare
Russian: помещение
Latin American Spanish: alojamiento
Swedish: inkvartering
Thai: ที่พักอาศัย
Turkish: kalacak yer
Ukrainian: житло
Vietnamese: chỗ ở
All related terms of 'accommodation'
accommodation bill
a bill of exchange cosigned by a guarantor : designed to strengthen the acceptor's credit
accommodation road
a road that serves residential properties or a piece of land but which is not considered a public highway
book accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
accommodation address
an address on letters, etc, to a person or business that does not wish or is not able to receive post at a permanent or actual address
accommodation bureau
a business that finds accommodation for its clients
accommodation ladder
a flight of stairs or a ladder for lowering over the side of a ship for access to and from a small boat , pier , etc
accommodation officer
a person employed by an institution or organization, whose job it is to find accommodation for the people who attend that institution, esp for students at a university or college
accommodation paper
a bill of exchange cosigned by one party as maker , acceptor , or endorser without requiring collateral or a fee , in order to lend his or her credit reputation to the second party
accommodation party
the guarantor who signs an accommodation bill
accommodation platform
a platform or semisubmersible rig specially built or adapted to act as living accommodation for offshore personnel in the oil industry
accommodation train
a local train that stops at small stations along a route
arrange accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
guest accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
holiday accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
hotel accommodation
the facilities and the quality of accommodation provided by a hotel
luxury accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay.
quality accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
rental accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
seating accommodation
the provision of seats for people in a room , building, etc
secure accommodation
an institution where young offenders are kept in custody
share accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
sleeping accommodation
place where people can sleep
staff accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
student accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
suitable accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
alternative accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
emergency accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
overnight accommodation
accommodation provided by an establishment (such as a hotel ) where guests can sleep or spend the night
sheltered accommodation
housing specially designed to provide a safe environment for elderly or disabled people, often with some shared facilities and a caretaker
temporary accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
university accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
full-board accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
all-inclusive accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
windbill
a bill of exchange cosigned by a guarantor : designed to strengthen the acceptor's credit
Chinese translation of 'accommodation'
accommodation
(əkɔməˈdeɪʃən)
n
(u) (= place to stay) 住处(處) (zhùchù)
(u) (frm, = space) 空位 (kòngwèi) (个(個), gè)
(c) (frm, = agreement) 和解 (héjiě)
Derived Forms
accommodationsn pl (US) =accommodation
1 (noun)
Definition
a place in which to sleep, live, or work
The government is to provide accommodation for 3,000 homeless people.
Synonyms
housing
a shortage of affordable housing
homes
houses
board
quartering
quarters
digs (British, informal)
shelter
sheltering
lodging(s)
harbouring
dwellings
2 (noun)
Some trains carry bicycles, but accommodation is restricted.
Synonyms
space
places
seats
room
There wasn't enough room for all the gear.
3 (noun)
Religions have to make accommodations with larger political structures.
Synonyms
adaptation
He won two awards for his screen adaptation of the play.
change
They are going to have to make some drastic changes.
fitting
settlement
compromise
Be willing to make compromises between what your friend wants and what you want.
harmony
composition
adjustment
He will need a period of adjustment.
transformation
the transformation of an attic room into a study
reconciliation
the reconciliation of our differences
compliance
modification
Relatively minor modifications were required.
alteration
Her jacket and skirt were still awaiting alteration.
conformity
makeover
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adjustment
Definition
the act of adjusting
He will need a period of adjustment.
Synonyms
acclimatization,
settling in,
orientation,
familiarization,
change,
regulation,
settlement,
amendment,
reconciliation,
adaptation,
accustoming,
revision,
modification,
naturalization,
acculturation,
harmonization,
habituation,
acclimation,
inurement
in the sense of alteration
Definition
a change or modification
Her jacket and skirt were still awaiting alteration.
Synonyms
adjustment,
change,
amendment,
variation,
conversion,
transformation,
adaptation,
difference,
revision,
modification,
remodelling,
reformation,
diversification,
makeover,
metamorphosis,
variance,
reshaping,
transmutation
in the sense of change
Definition
the fact of becoming different
They are going to have to make some drastic changes.