laze

verb

ˈlāz 

lazed; lazing

intransitive verb

: to act or lie lazily : idle

transitive verb

: to pass (time) in idleness or relaxation

laze noun

Synonyms of laze

• lazy
• lounge
• relax
• chill
• stroll
• bum
• loll
• idle
• dawdle

Choose the Right Synonym for laze

idle, loaf, lounge, loll, laze mean to spend time doing nothing.

idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

he lounged against the wall

loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

lolling on the couch

laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

Examples of laze in a Sentence

She's been lazing in the sun all afternoon.

While he was sick, he just lazed around the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of setting up a spot on the sand, beachgoers typically pitch their chairs in the shallow clear blue water and laze the day away. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026

But its proximity to the Arenal Volcano also means plenty of mineral-rich hot springs to laze around in. —Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026

Further on, sandy-colored cows lazed in the mid-morning sun. —Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026

Its gorgeous new three-mile-long beachfront promenade is bound to draw more visitors, ready to laze on honeyed sands and gorge on fresh seafood plucked from the waters directly out front. —Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from lazy

First Known Use

circa 1592, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Phrases Containing laze

• laze away