noun · neutral
accommodation
UK/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/US/əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/ac·com·mo·DA·tion
a place to live or stay, or the type of place someone stays in (rooms, houses, etc.)
Examples
“Student accommodation near my university is quite expensive, so I rent a room further away.”
“When I travel, I try to find cheap but clean accommodation.”
“The company provides temporary accommodation for new employees relocating from other cities.”
Band 8 sentence
“Finding affordable accommodation in the city has become increasingly difficult for young professionals, which is why many choose to live further out and commute.”
Collocations
- student accommodation
- affordable accommodation
- temporary/permanent accommodation
Word family
Common mistakes
There are many accommodations in the city.→There is a lot of accommodation in the city. / There are many accommodation options in the city.
I need an accommodation.→I need accommodation. / I need a place to stay.
Say it for a higher band
5place to stay→6housing→7+accommodation
Synonyms
housing
lodging
Easily confused
housing
“The charity arranged emergency accommodation in community centres and hostels for families displaced by the flood.”
lodging
“Because it was only a weekend trip, I arranged simple lodging in a hostel instead of renting an apartment.”
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