lounger

noun

loung·​er ˈlau̇n-jər How to pronounce lounger (audio)
Synonyms of loungernext
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

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Under the pool deck, early mornings often bring the sound of crew moving loungers and tables across the floor. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 The reserving-a-sun-lounger wars have reached a new level. Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 9 May 2026 Before the other sun-lounger lizards wake up, head down the sand for a morning walk to the picturesque Perdana Quay Lighthouse, which sits out on the edge of the Andaman. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 This will mark the first time that the pools will have chairs and loungers, and Mayor Corey O'Connor and CitiParks purchased 300 chairs for the city pools. Patrick Damp, CBS News, 6 May 2026 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 May. 2026.

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