Is accommodation countable or uncountable?

[Torsten]

Hi,

According to a number of resources the noun "accommodation" is uncountable. However, I often see the plural form "accommodations", especially in online articles. So, is accommodation countable or uncountable?

Thanks,
Torsten

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[Conchita]

It seems to be another one of those BrE v AmE things, Torsten:

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=502&dict=CALD

[Alan]

Hi Torsten,

I think it's one of those British/American differences. For old fogies like me there is a belief that the singular is preferred but I am given to understand that the plural form is used regularly in American English. There are two points to bear in mind: it is gradually being used in the plural in British English and apparently it was used in the plural form in the UK up until the 18th century. So as they say: you takes your pick!

Alan
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[Alan]

Sorry Conchita - while I was laboriously slaving over a hot keyboard, you nipped in with a quick response.

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