əˌkɔməˈdeɪʃən n. 1 (in
sing. or US in pl.) lodgings; a
place to live. 2 an adjustment or
adaptation to
suit a
special or
different purpose. 3 a
convenient arrangement; a
settlement or
compromise. 4 (in pl.) US a
seat in a
vehicle etc. øaccommodation
address an address used on letters to a
person who is
unable or
unwilling to
give a
permanent address. accommodation bill a bill to
raise money on
credit. accommodation
ladder a ladder up
the side of a
ship from a
small boat. accommodation road a road
for access to a place
not on a
public road. [F accommodation or L accommodatio -onis (as ACCOMMODATE)]