lounger

noun

loung·​er ˈlau̇n-jər How to pronounce lounger (audio)
1
: one that lounges
especially : idler
2
: an article of clothing or furniture designed for comfort and leisure use

Examples of lounger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The loungers come with cushions in eye-popping shades. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 June 2024 The hotel’s spa, Astraea, is home to two massage rooms, a set of meditation loungers, and two private infrared sauna suites available to book. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024 The space Elsewhere there are comfortable loungers throughout, each with their own European electrical sockets and USB ports. Lucy Bruton, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2024 Both the kitchen and dining room offer access to a landscaped terrace with room for loungers. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lounger 

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Word History

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lounger was in 1508

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“Lounger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lounger. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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