accommodation

noun

ac·com·mo·da·tion ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce accommodation (audio)

: something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need: such as

: lodging, food, and services or traveling space and related services

—usually used in plural

tourist accommodations on the boatovernight accommodations

: a public conveyance (such as a train) that stops at all or nearly all points

: loan

: the act of accommodating someone or something : the state of being accommodated: such as

: the providing of what is needed or desired for convenience

changed his schedule for the accommodation of his clients

: adaptation, adjustment

an accommodation to temporary conditions

: a reconciliation of differences : settlement

Negotiators felt that an accommodation with the union was possible.

: the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances effected chiefly by changes in the convexity of the crystalline lens

also : the range over which such adjustment is possible

accommodational

ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shnəl How to pronounce accommodation (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Example Sentences

They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group. The accommodations on board the boat are a bit cramped. He hoped to reach an accommodation with the new owners. Negotiators were convinced that accommodation with the union was possible. He changed his schedule as an accommodation to his clients. Changes were made for the accommodation of differing viewpoints. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Kary — who did not give her last name for privacy reasons — said more than 100 guests gathered outside the hotel on Friday to demand management stop charging them for food and accommodation with no end in sight to their stays.

Linda Lew, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 While some sectors benefited from the extra public holiday, such as accommodation and food services, most were hurt by staff absences, Pantheon Macroeconomics chief U.K. economist Samuel Tombs said in a note.

Will Horner, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 In the month of June this year, leisure and hospitality—specifically accommodation and food services—saw the highest quit rates across all U.S. industries, coming in at 5.7%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2022 Their jobs were among the more than 140,000 positions in the food and accommodation industry that disappeared in the months after the pandemic began across the D.C. metro area, according to BLS data.

John D. Harden, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 School Superintendent Alex Dan said there were no consequences given to the student and that the form sent home was meant to start the conversation with the family about obtaining a religious accommodation.

CBS News, 22 Aug. 2022 Travel Packages: Check into the Inn for a relaxing getaway with the INNcredible Spa Package, which includes $40 breakfast vouchers daily and a $220 credit for a spa service of your choice with a two-night accommodation.

Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Halo’s six-cabin layout presents an owner’s suite and four convertible king cabins on the main deck, with a sizable VIP accommodation on the bridge deck.

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2022 Humanity seems to be edging toward a radical new accommodation with the animal kingdom.

Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2022 See More

单词	accommodation
释义	accommodation noun ac·com·mo·da·tion ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən 1 : something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need: such as a : lodging, food, and services or traveling space and related services —usually used in plural tourist accommodations on the boatovernight accommodations b : a public conveyance (such as a train) that stops at all or nearly all points c : loan 2 : the act of accommodating someone or something : the state of being accommodated: such as a : the providing of what is needed or desired for convenience changed his schedule for the accommodation of his clients b : adaptation, adjustment an accommodation to temporary conditions c : a reconciliation of differences : settlement Negotiators felt that an accommodation with the union was possible. d : the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances effected chiefly by changes in the convexity of the crystalline lens also : the range over which such adjustment is possible accommodational ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shnəl -shə-nᵊl adjective Synonyms lodging lodgment lodgement See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group. The accommodations on board the boat are a bit cramped. He hoped to reach an accommodation with the new owners. Negotiators were convinced that accommodation with the union was possible. He changed his schedule as an accommodation to his clients. Changes were made for the accommodation of differing viewpoints. See More Recent Examples on the Web Kary — who did not give her last name for privacy reasons — said more than 100 guests gathered outside the hotel on Friday to demand management stop charging them for food and accommodation with no end in sight to their stays. Linda Lew, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 While some sectors benefited from the extra public holiday, such as accommodation and food services, most were hurt by staff absences, Pantheon Macroeconomics chief U.K. economist Samuel Tombs said in a note. Will Horner, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 In the month of June this year, leisure and hospitality—specifically accommodation and food services—saw the highest quit rates across all U.S. industries, coming in at 5.7%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2022 Their jobs were among the more than 140,000 positions in the food and accommodation industry that disappeared in the months after the pandemic began across the D.C. metro area, according to BLS data. John D. Harden, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 School Superintendent Alex Dan said there were no consequences given to the student and that the form sent home was meant to start the conversation with the family about obtaining a religious accommodation. CBS News, 22 Aug. 2022 Travel Packages: Check into the Inn for a relaxing getaway with the INNcredible Spa Package, which includes $40 breakfast vouchers daily and a $220 credit for a spa service of your choice with a two-night accommodation. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Halo’s six-cabin layout presents an owner’s suite and four convertible king cabins on the main deck, with a sizable VIP accommodation on the bridge deck. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2022 Humanity seems to be edging toward a radical new accommodation with the animal kingdom. Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin accommodātiōn-, accommodātiō "act of fitting or adapting, willingness to oblige," from accommodāre "to accommodate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns First Known Use 1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing accommodation accommodation ladder accommodation ladder Kids Definition accommodation noun ac·com·mo·da·tion ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən 1 accommodations plural : a place where travelers can sleep and find other services 2 : something supplied that is useful or handy Campsite accommodations include a fireplace. Medical Definition accommodation noun ac·com·mo·da·tion ə-ˌkäm-ə-ˈdā-shən : an adaptation or adjustment especially of a bodily part (as an organ): as a : the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances effected chiefly by changes in the convexity of the crystalline lens b : the range over which such adjustment is possible accommodation noun 1 as in lodging usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance lodging lodgement shelter lodgment berth crash pad 2 as in negotiation the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement the twins each made an accommodation: Jane agreed to Joan's pink curtains and Joan agreed to Jane's purple rug Synonyms & Similar Words negotiation compromise consensus concession agreement arrangement bargain settlement understanding mediation deal give-and-take treaty horse trade concurrence haggle accord 3 as in amenity something that adds to one's ease of living a village that wants to attract tourists but doesn't even provide public accommodations for their sanitary needs Synonyms & Similar Words amenity luxury convenience service benefit comfort creature comfort mod con bonus nicety help solace extra indulgence joy anodyne pleasure delight Antonyms & Near Antonyms weight burden millstone 4 as in adaptation the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation an accommodation to changing economic conditions will be necessary if the church is to remain open Synonyms & Similar Words adaptation adjustment adaption acclimatization acclimation conversion transformation alteration readjustment conformation modification readaptation harmonization revision attunement correction makeover refit Antonyms & Near Antonyms maladaptation
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