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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Grab multiples for everything from long-haul flights and easy throw-on loungewear to beach coverups and a failproof summer dining outfit. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 That rationale extends to my loungewear taste, which my friends would call particularly snobbish. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 The upholstery—in four neutrals—is also ultra-luxe in a way that only cashmere loungewear can compare. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026 This spring, kick off your seasonal closet refresh by scooping up new loungewear. Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.

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