loungewear

noun

lounge·​wear ˈlau̇nj-ˌwer How to pronounce loungewear (audio)
Synonyms of loungewearnext
: informal clothing usually designed to be worn at home

Examples of loungewear in a Sentence

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There are 28 pages of markdowns, with a quick scroll through the first page showing mostly a ton of denim and loungewear. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026 Its bra sizes range from 30–46 in bands and A–H in cups (up to 46DDD/42H), while loungewear, sleepwear, sportswear and underwear range from XS–4XL. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 Cashmere Slim-Fit Cardigan Your go-to workout set can be your favorite loungewear set, too, with just a few styling switch-ups, like the addition of a cashmere sweater or oversized button-down. Emma Greene, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026 Pair these boots with jeans, leggings, or a cozy loungewear set—they’re just as comfortable as your favorite slippers, but stylish and durable enough to wear outside. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loungewear

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loungewear was circa 1957

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“Loungewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loungewear. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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