ACCOMMODATION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

accommodation

noun

ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən

Definition of accommodation

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

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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

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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

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as in adjustment

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

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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of accommodation The camp of migrants seeking to leave grew so quickly that authorities had to build more temporary accommodation centers to handle the numbers. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 For Weiss-Wolf, however, workplace accommodations are only part of the picture. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026 The judge required the Bureau of Prisons to continue providing medical interventions and social accommodations to a class of inmates with gender dysphoria. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Elsewhere onboard, the new vessel has accommodations for either 12 or 14 guests across six or seven cabins, depending on the configuration, with room for 18 crew. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accommodation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation

Noun

Donations will help with medical bills, lodging, transportation and lost wages as her family remains by her side during her recovery.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Both include lodging, meals, and therapy sessions, with longer stays offering additional work and follow-up support.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of lodging

Noun

The Sun enters your 7th House, beginning a month that puts partnerships, collaborations, negotiations, and important one-on-one relationships in greater focus.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Lula has rejected the allegations while continuing negotiations with Washington, and has increasingly made the defense of Brazilian sovereignty a central point of his campaign.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of negotiation

Noun

Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Davidson Just outside Charlotte and with all the hospital amenities of the nearby metro, Davidson isn’t just for the college students of its namesake university.

— Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of amenity

Noun

That would also give staff time to share the reasons for fee changes with the community, monitor potential impacts, evaluate customer responses and make adjustments as needed.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
There have been much smaller posture adjustments at several other embassies in the Middle East -- changes officials say are also linked to the Houthi threat and other matters not connected to any plan to resume combat against Iran.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

One of the secrets to SunZia’s ultimate success in New Mexico was the project’s ability to strike compromises, even with some of its earliest critics.

— Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026
Best Affordable Option Some affordable mattresses require compromise, but contributor Jacorey Moon doesn’t feel that’s the case with Zinus’ Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of compromise

Noun

Rather than replicating the formula of an international luxury chain, Elegance has built its reputation on intimate hotels that celebrate Vietnamese hospitality, thoughtful design, and sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Mohamed brings more than two decades of global experience leading product strategy from concept through to market for luxury, fashion and lifestyle brands.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

Already, those results are shaping the award’s upcoming nomination round, which will include climate adaptation and workforce transition among its priorities.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The companies said each adaptation would bring in new creative voices.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of adaptation

Noun

For travelers arriving independently, the lodge's location near the park entrance is a major convenience, though transportation and activities will have to be arranged separately.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026