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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There’s also a dry sauna and steam room, and a lovely salt tepidarium room with loungers. Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 The Yucca Valley offers stays big and small from mansion to tiny homes and even geodesic domes equipped with loungers for stargazing and coyote watching. Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025 Unlike many patio chairs, this lounger also includes the cushions, which are made with 100 percent olefin fabric filled with foam and fiber batting for comfy seating that stays plush with regular use. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025 Spa guests enjoy exclusive access to a private terrace with loungers and a mineral whirlpool. Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 31 July 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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