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Compilation of the 20 common collocations with Accommodation

Accommodation is a common noun in English, and when combined with other words, it forms collocations with Accommodation. In today's article, let's explore the 20 most common collocations with Accommodation with PREP!

I. What is Accommodation?

In English, Accommodation is pronounced /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/ and functions as a noun, meaning: a place to stay or live; temporary lodgings, sometimes also including board. For example:

There's a shortage of cheap accommodation in the city.
There is accommodation for about five hundred students on campus.
Hostels are a temporary solution until the families can be housed in permanent accommodation.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Accommodation

To help you learn collocations effectively and easily, PREP has compiled the most common collocations with Accommodation along with their meanings and specific examples. Take a look!

No.	Collocations with Accommodation	Example
1	Affordable accommodation /əˈfɔːrdəbl əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	They opted for affordable accommodation during their budget-friendly vacation.
2	Appropriate accommodation /əˈprəʊpriət əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The conference organizers ensured that all participants had appropriate accommodation near the venue.
3	Comfortable accommodation /ˈkʌmfetəbl əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	After a long day of sightseeing, they returned to their comfortable accommodation to relax.
4	First-class accommodation /fɜːst klɑːs əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The celebrity booked first-class accommodation at the luxurious resort for their weekend getaway.
5	Living accommodation /ˈlɪvɪŋ əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The university provides living accommodation for students who prefer on-campus housing.
6	Luxury accommodation /ˈlʌkʃəri əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	They splurged on luxury accommodation for their honeymoon, enjoying every indulgence the hotel offered.
7	Mutual accommodation /ˈmjuːtʃuəl əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The couple reached a mutual accommodation regarding their vacation plans, compromising on destination and budget.
8	Overnight accommodation /ˈəʊvənaɪt əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	They booked overnight accommodation at a roadside motel to rest during their road trip.
9	Public accommodation /ˈpʌblɪk əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The law ensures that public accommodation facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.
10	Reasonable accommodation /ˈriːzənəbl əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The hotel manager offered reasonable accommodation when the guests requested a room change due to noise.
11	Separate accommodation /ˈsɛperət əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	Due to their different preferences, they opted for separate accommodation during their group vacation.
12	Sleeping accommodation /ˈsliːpɪŋ əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The camping trip required participants to bring their own sleeping accommodations, such as tents or sleeping bags.
13	Spacious accommodation /ˈspeɪʃəs əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The family rented a spacious accommodation for their reunion, ensuring everyone had enough room to relax comfortably.
14	Special accommodation /ˈspɛʃəl əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The hotel provided special accommodation for guests with allergies, offering hypoallergenic bedding and cleaning products.
15	Suitable accommodation /ˈsuːtəbl əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	The travel agent helped them find suitable accommodation that meets their needs and preferences.
16	Temporary accommodation /ˈtɛmpərəri əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	While waiting for their new home to be ready, they stayed in temporary accommodation provided by the company.
17	Type of accommodation /taɪp əv əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/	When planning a trip, it's essential to consider the type of accommodation that best suits your travel style and budget.
18	Short-term rental accommodation /ʃɔrt tɜrm ˈrɛntəl əˌkɑməˈdeɪʃən/	The company will provide short-term rental accommodation during the period of the business trip.
19	Self-contained accommodation sɛlf kənˈteɪnd əˌkɑməˈdeɪʃən/	I need privacy so self-contained accommodation was the only option for me.
20	Shared accommodation /ʃɛrd əˌkɑməˈdeɪʃən/	During my time at college, Jane used to live in shared accommodation to save on living expenses.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Accommodation

To further understand collocations with Accommodation, let's complete the exercise below with PREP!

1. Exercise: Choose the correct answer

The nonprofit organization aims to provide _________ for low-income families in the community.
1. Affordable accommodation
2. Type of accommodation
3. Temporary accommodation
The hotel offered _________ for guests with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible rooms and amenities.
1. Suitable accommodation
2. Appropriate accommodation
3. Special accommodation
The cozy bed and luxurious amenities made for a _________ experience during the vacation.
1. Comfortable accommodation
2. Sleeping accommodation
3. Separate accommodation
For their honeymoon, they booked a suite in a five-star hotel, enjoying _________ and personalized service.
1. Reasonable accommodation
2. Public accommodation
3. First-class accommodation
The university provides on-campus _________ for students who prefer the convenience of living near their classes.
1. Mutual accommodation
2. Living accommodation
3. Reasonable accommodation

2. Answer

1 - A

2 - B

3 - A

4 - C

5 - B

PREP hopes that after reading this article, you have gained a valuable collection of useful collocations with Accommodation to enhance your English skills. Understanding and using collocations correctly is an important factor in helping you speak and write English naturally and accurately. Don't hesitate to apply these collocations in practice and enhance your skills through exercises. Best of luck in your journey!

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