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

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Outside, your deck includes a king-size lounger on wheels that can be rolled beneath a roof for shade or into the open at night as a star bed. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 Four, graciously sized outdoor pools—all carved in local stone and lined with plush loungers—invite long, languid afternoons. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 This means there are never any strangers drifting past your breakfast table or competing for loungers. Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026 Dining sets, conversation seating, and loungers are all reduced during Wayfair's clearance event, with accessible price points on items that can transform your space into an open-air oasis. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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