lounge

1 of 2

verb

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 daysJ. A. Froude

lounge

2 of 2

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
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
The terrace, renovated by the current owner, according to listing details, sports lush landscaping, an irrigation system, a barbecue area, and plenty of space for lounging. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024 Photos and videos from their trip showed the family lounging by the pool while Bronze clutches a football, spending some time at the serene golf course and more. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 This is a classic robe for lounging in while drinking coffee or throwing on after a shower. Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024 In these coastal areas, you're invited to lounge on the beaches, see the sunset, and glimpse a wild pony or two. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 At the beach’s western end, the small but pristine Río San Juan — not to be confused with the municipality of the same name several hours’ drive northwest — attracted locals to lounge in its waters, their coolers full of drinks and snacks. Mya Guarnieri, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024 Located just a few steps away from the historic Boston Common, this towering hotel comes complete with a wealth of polished rooms that offers stunning views of both Back Bay and the downtown Boston skyline—but there’s a lot more to do around the property than just lounge around your room. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The main floor includes two dining areas, and the lounging areas give you a full view of the backyard scenery. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 An impressive range of amenities is also available on-site — a postcard-worthy beach fronts the property, while those who prefer to lounge by the pool have three to choose from. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024
Noun
The club’s interior is a series of lounge and work spaces accented with veiny marble and softened by plush throw pillows. Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024 Louis married a woman named Helen, who worked as a cigarette girl and longed to be a lounge singer; the family settled into a modest apartment building in striving Riverdale. Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024 Elsewhere, the primary suite sports a water-facing soaking tub, a private lounge area, and a dressing room. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024 Take this mini lounge dress made of soft bouclé (styling options: with bare legs or over leggings). Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024 Held as typical at the West Hollywood Park, stars and industry insiders gathered first for cocktails, either in the bar area which would later become a dance floor, lit with miniature disco balls, or in an indoor-outdoor lounge station, where a Don Julio bar sat in the center of the room. David Graver, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 Opposite the stage is a large lounge area with fireplaces and reading nooks, with a bar slinging cocktails for the adults and slushies for the kids. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024 On the first Tuesday since announcing its closure, Mandrake was drawing happy hour crowds that spilled across the front bar, lounge area and bougainvillea-lush patio. Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Higher still, the scenic flybridge is equipped with a plush lounge, a bar, and a nap station, because who doesn’t like to catch zs after cocktails? Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of lounge was in 1508

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Cite this Entry

“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lounge. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

lounge

1 of 2 verb
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

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