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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The loungers fail to meet federal standards for infant sleep products, with dangerously low sides, overly thick sleeping pads, and wide foot openings. Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, the terrace has a viewing deck, upholstered loungers, a private plunge pool, and a dining area. Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025 Chairs of any kind - including inflatable lounger air sofas. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025 Similar to the folding option above, but with a looser weave designed to withstand the elements, Hati Home’s Bali lounger is an outdoor-ready safari chair option. Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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