Learn about the difference between the homophones: lodge and loge

Definitions

lodge

Lodge is a noun that refers to a small house or cabin, often located in a rural or remote area. It can also be used as a verb meaning to stay or reside somewhere temporarily.

Example

We stayed at a lodge in the mountains during our vacation.

Example

The hunters lodged in a cabin in the woods.

loge

Loge is a noun that refers to a small private box for spectators in a theater or opera house.

Example

The couple enjoyed the play from their private loge.

Example

The loge seats were more expensive than the regular ones.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

To remember the difference between lodge and loge, think of the letter 'd' in lodge as standing for 'dwelling' or 'house', while the letter 'e' in loge stands for 'entertainment' or 'event'.