lounge

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verb

ˈlau̇nj 

lounged; lounging

intransitive verb

: to act or move idly or lazily : loaf

was lounging on the sofa

transitive verb

: to pass (time) idly

returned to Rome to lounge away the remainder of his days

—J. A. Froude

lounge

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noun

1

: a place for lounging: such as

a

: a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities : living room

also : lobby

b

: a room in a usually public building or vehicle often combining lounging, smoking, and toilet facilities

2

: a long couch

Synonyms

Verb

• bask
• kick back
• loll
• relax
• repose
• rest

Noun

• chesterfield
• couch
• davenport
• divan
• settee
• sofa
• squab

Choose the Right Synonym for lounge

idle, loaf, lounge, loll, laze mean to spend time doing nothing.

idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

he lounged against the wall

loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

lolling on the couch

laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

Examples of lounge in a Sentence

Verb

She was lounging on the sofa.

He was lounging by the pool all afternoon.

Noun

The hotel has a television lounge.

We gathered in the hotel lounge for a couple of drinks.

She sat on the lounge.

They had a long, leisurely lounge by the pool.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Not only is a crochet cover-up a breathable option to wear while lounging poolside or enjoying a steamy beach day, but it can also be thrown over a matching slip and worn far beyond bodies of water. —Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024

His foster mom reports that Boss enjoys playing with her other dogs and lounging on the couch. —Teryn Jones, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1508, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing lounge

• chaise lounge
• cocktail lounge
• lounge car
• lounge chair
• lounge lizard
• lounge suit
• sun lounge

Kids Definition

lounge

1 of 2 verb

ˈlau̇nj 

lounged; lounging

1

: to move or act in a lazy, slow, or tired way : loaf

2

: to stand, sit, or lie in a lazy relaxed manner

lounger noun

lounge

2 of 2 noun

1

a

: a room with comfortable furniture for lounging

b

: a room in a public building or vehicle furnished for lounging and often with toilets and smoking facilities

2

: a long couch