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

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In response to one customer’s question about the lounger covers, the company noted that those would also be retired from the site. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 Other baby items like sleep loungers may not meet new safety standards. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025 Babies should not sleep in loungers, car seats outside of the car, swings, on an adult’s bed, or on a sofa or chair. Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025 Under the new rule, the Snuggle Me infant lounger can no longer be sold, prompting a rush of shoppers to claim the last items in stock. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lounger

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 11 Nov. 2025.

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