Accommodation
A place to live, work, or stay in, especially when you are traveling. It refers to the physical building or room provided for guests.
Examples
3 of 5The hotel provides excellent accommodation for families.
The hotel offers very good rooms and facilities for groups with children.
All staff accommodation must meet health and safety standards.
All rooms where employees live must follow official safety rules.
The accommodation was a bit basic, but it was clean.
The place where we stayed was simple, but it was not dirty.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember: A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-I-O-N has two Cs and two Ms, just like a large house needs two Closets and two Mirrors.
Quick Quiz
Is ___ included in the price of the tour?
Correct!
The correct answer is: accommodation
Examples
The hotel provides excellent accommodation for families.
everydayThe hotel offers very good rooms and facilities for groups with children.
All staff accommodation must meet health and safety standards.
formalAll rooms where employees live must follow official safety rules.
The accommodation was a bit basic, but it was clean.
informalThe place where we stayed was simple, but it was not dirty.
Student accommodation is a significant factor in university selection.
academicWhere students live is an important part of choosing a college.
The travel package includes flights and luxury accommodation.
businessThe vacation deal covers the planes and very expensive hotels.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
overnight accommodation
a place to sleep for one night
secure accommodation
to find and pay for a stay
shared accommodation
living with other people
Often Confused With
Accommodate is the verb (the action), while accommodation is the noun (the place).
Usage Notes
In British English, it is often used as an uncountable noun ('some accommodation'), while in American English, 'accommodations' is common.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is spelling: forgetting the double 'c' or double 'm'.
Memory Tip
Remember: A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-I-O-N has two Cs and two Ms, just like a large house needs two Closets and two Mirrors.
Word Origin
From Latin 'accommodatio', meaning an adjustment or fitting together.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Accommodation standards vary wildly between countries, from 'capsule hotels' to 'bed and breakfasts'.
Quick Quiz
Is ___ included in the price of the tour?
Correct!
The correct answer is: accommodation
Related Vocabulary
More Hospitality & Tourism words
Reservation
B1An arrangement to have something kept for you, such as a room in a hotel or a table in a restaurant. It is a formal promise that a service will be available for you at a specific time.
Destination
B1The place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken. In tourism, it refers to the final location of a traveler's trip.
Itinerary
B1A detailed plan or a list of the places you will visit on a journey, often including the times and dates of travel.
Excursion
B1A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. It is usually organized for a group of people and lasts for a day or less.
Amenities
B1Features or services that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure. In a hotel, these might include a gym, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, or toiletries.
Reception
B1The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.
Souvenir
B1Something that you buy or keep to remember a place you have visited on holiday or a special event.
Sightseeing
B1The activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday. It involves looking at famous buildings, landmarks, or scenery.
Recommendation
B1A suggestion or advice that someone or something is good and should be chosen. In tourism, it usually refers to advice about which hotels, restaurants, or places to visit.
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