accommodation
ac·com·mo·da·tion
/əˌkɑːməˈdeıʃən/ noun , pl -tions
1 a accommodations [ plural ] US : a place (such as a room in a hotel) where travelers can sleep and find other services
We need overnight accommodations [=lodging] for four people.
They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group.
The accommodations on board the boat are a bit cramped.
1 b [ noncount ] chiefly Brit : a place where people can live, stay, or work
We need overnight accommodation [=lodging] for four people.
office accommodation
2 formal
2 a : an agreement that allows people, groups, etc., to work together
[ singular ] He hoped to reach an accommodation with the new owners.
[ noncount ] Negotiators were convinced that accommodation with the union was possible.
2 b : something done to provide what is needed or wanted for someone or something
[ singular ] He changed his schedule as an accommodation to his clients.
[ noncount ] Changes were made for the accommodation of differing viewpoints.
