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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Load the 12- or 20-liter sized ice chests up, and carry them to your lounger by the adjustable leather strap. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025 The focus of the beachfront pier is the chic loungers, iconic striped umbrellas, and an elegant, refined atmosphere. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 Curate comfortable seating areas with chaise loungers, side tables, and Adirondack chairs for hosting. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Kinkade’s enormous 1990s-era success, which saw his work reproduced on everything from collectible plates to La-Z-Boy loungers, dovetailed with the period’s culture war against the sexualization of art. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.

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