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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Belivium Baby Loungers The CPSC said the baby loungers violate the mandatory standard for Infant Sleep Products. News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 The Hatch Baby lamp for middle-of-the-night feedings and check-ins, swaddles for coziness, a bedside bassinet, and a lounger that’s both washable and breathable. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025 In addition to a scratching surface, the product's curved design can also serve as a lounger for cats. Christine Persaud, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 Additional amenities include two pools (indoor and outdoor), an indoor virtual golf studio, and a beach club with loungers and alfresco dining when the weather is warm. Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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