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 another 700 square feet of terrace space equipped with loungers, ideal for soaking up all that fresh alpine air and views of the Alps, Lake Geneva, and, across the lake, Lausanne in Switzerland. Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025 In response to one customer’s question about the lounger covers, the company noted that those would also be retired from the site. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 Other baby items like sleep loungers may not meet new safety standards. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025 Babies should not sleep in loungers, car seats outside of the car, swings, on an adult’s bed, or on a sofa or chair. Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 2025.

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