lounge
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1lounge

verb \ˈlanj\
loungedloung·ing

Definition of LOUNGE

intransitive verb
: to act or move idly or lazily : loaf
transitive verb
: to pass (time) idly

Examples of LOUNGE

  1. She was lounging on the sofa.
  2. He was lounging by the pool all afternoon.

Origin of LOUNGE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1508

Related to LOUNGE

Rhymes with LOUNGE

2lounge

noun

Definition of LOUNGE

1
: a place for lounging: 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

Examples of LOUNGE

  1. The hotel has a television lounge.
  2. We gathered in the hotel lounge for a couple of drinks.
  3. She sat on the lounge.
  4. They had a long, leisurely lounge by the pool.

First Known Use of LOUNGE

1775

Other Architecture Terms

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