lounged; lounging
: to act or move idly or lazily : loaf
was lounging on the sofa
: to pass (time) idly
returned to Rome to lounge away the remainder of his days—
J. A. Froude
J. A. Froude1
: 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
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 WebAveri Baudler, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Wolverine Pickleball, a 39,000-square-foot facility in Ann Arbor dedicated to the fast-growing sport, is tacking on a new 50,000-square-foot outdoor sports area and lounge to open on April 24.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
When the TikTok influencer Charli D’Amelio posted a photo of herself lounging with a small army of colorful Squishmallows, some commenters were quick to deride her collection.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
With her new-old Ergo and floral slip dress, Olivia Rodrigo could be any other girl lounging in the park on a perfect day.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Hear me out, everyone needs a go-to pair of shorts for lounging around the house or outside in the summertime, and a racerback tank is a capsule wardrobe must that can be layered or worn as is.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
Writing in a Tuscan Villa: Albert Moya has optimized his apartment, part of a 14th-century estate in the hills of Florence, for work and lounging.
—Becky Cooper, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Both the terrace on the main level and the one on the second floor have ample lounging space, a fire pit, and jaw-dropping lake views.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Think of snuggling under a thick crocheted blanket or lounging on a cloud sofa.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card benefits and perks
Luxury lounge access: Cardholders get complimentary unlimited access to Delta Sky Clubs and American Express Centurion Lounges, and will receive four one-time-use guest passes each year.
—Kim Hawk, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
The lounge can now seat 307 people waiting for their flights, 112 more than before.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
The bar, which opened in August of 2023, is putting a twist on the typical whiskey lounge by serving Scotch — 30 options, to be exact, The Courier Journal reported.
—The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
Surreal skyline views of the Big Apple can also be taken in from the outdoor space, featuring lounge seating and a firepit for keeping warm.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
Above the basement lounge is another place to kick back: the attic bar, with skylights and a refrigerator for guests to enjoy.
—Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
Tucked away inside the teachers lounge at a New Hampshire elementary school, Amber Warner was having her teeth checked out for the first time.
—Michael Casey, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2024
Also on this deck is an owner’s suite with a lounge, vanity, dual walk-in wardrobes, an en suite, and an office.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Verb
Join shoppers in wearing one while lounging at home, running errands, or during long days of travel.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Wolverine Pickleball, a 39,000-square-foot facility in Ann Arbor dedicated to the fast-growing sport, is tacking on a new 50,000-square-foot outdoor sports area and lounge to open on April 24.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
When the TikTok influencer Charli D’Amelio posted a photo of herself lounging with a small army of colorful Squishmallows, some commenters were quick to deride her collection.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
With her new-old Ergo and floral slip dress, Olivia Rodrigo could be any other girl lounging in the park on a perfect day.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Hear me out, everyone needs a go-to pair of shorts for lounging around the house or outside in the summertime, and a racerback tank is a capsule wardrobe must that can be layered or worn as is.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
Writing in a Tuscan Villa: Albert Moya has optimized his apartment, part of a 14th-century estate in the hills of Florence, for work and lounging.
—Becky Cooper, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Both the terrace on the main level and the one on the second floor have ample lounging space, a fire pit, and jaw-dropping lake views.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Think of snuggling under a thick crocheted blanket or lounging on a cloud sofa.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
The outdoor lounge features two firepits, cozy outdoor seating, and an indoor tap wall offering self-serve beer, seltzer, kombucha, hard cider, wine, and mixed drinks.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card benefits and perks
Luxury lounge access: Cardholders get complimentary unlimited access to Delta Sky Clubs and American Express Centurion Lounges, and will receive four one-time-use guest passes each year.
—Kim Hawk, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
The lounge can now seat 307 people waiting for their flights, 112 more than before.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
The bar, which opened in August of 2023, is putting a twist on the typical whiskey lounge by serving Scotch — 30 options, to be exact, The Courier Journal reported.
—The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
Surreal skyline views of the Big Apple can also be taken in from the outdoor space, featuring lounge seating and a firepit for keeping warm.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
Above the basement lounge is another place to kick back: the attic bar, with skylights and a refrigerator for guests to enjoy.
—Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
Tucked away inside the teachers lounge at a New Hampshire elementary school, Amber Warner was having her teeth checked out for the first time.
—Michael Casey, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2024
Also on this deck is an owner’s suite with a lounge, vanity, dual walk-in wardrobes, an en suite, and an office.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
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lounge
2 of 2 noun1
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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