lodge² n [C] 1 a place in the country where people can stay for a short time, especially in order to do an outdoor activity 〔尤指乡间供户外活动者歇脚的〕小屋,小舍: a ski lodge 滑雪度假小屋 2 a small house or room at the entrance to a bigger building 〔大建筑物入口处的〕门房,管理员室: the porter's lodge 传达室