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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Her jeans dressed up the entire outfit, turning her loungewear look into a polished getup without sacrificing comfort. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025 Comfy Loungewear Deals Don’t sleep on these amazing loungewear deals! Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025 Want a matching set that looks effortlessly put-together but feels like loungewear? Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 Spanx’s Cyber Monday sale, which runs through Tuesday, December 2, is packed with impressive bargains on best-selling denim, cozy loungewear, intimates, and more. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025 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 14 Dec. 2025.

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