lounge

1 of 2

verb

lounged; lounging

intransitive verb

: to act or move idly or lazily : loaf
was lounging on the sofa

transitive verb

: to pass (time) idly
returned to Rome to lounge away the remainder of his daysJ. A. Froude

lounge

2 of 2

noun

1
: a place for lounging: such as
a
: a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities : living room
also : lobby
b
: a room in a usually public building or vehicle often combining lounging, smoking, and toilet facilities
2
: a long couch
Choose the Right Synonym for lounge

idle, loaf, lounge, loll, laze mean to spend time doing nothing.

idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

he lounged against the wall

loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

lolling on the couch

laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

Examples of lounge in a Sentence

Verb She was lounging on the sofa. He was lounging by the pool all afternoon. Noun The hotel has a television lounge. We gathered in the hotel lounge for a couple of drinks. She sat on the lounge. They had a long, leisurely lounge by the pool.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
This trendy boucle armchair is fit for reading, snoozing, lounging, and catching up on your favorite shows. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 2024 Photo : Summit Sotheby’s International Realty The dining room opens to an al fresco lounging and entertaining patio. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2024
Noun
Go deeper: New jazz lounge and bar Eighty Eights opening soon near NoDa Sage Kitchen & Cocktails A Caribbean restaurant and lounge in north Charlotte. Laura Barrero, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 Current menu highlights in the lounge include artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards, oysters, and fluffy Caesar salads. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lounge 

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Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1508, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lounge was in 1508

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Cite this Entry

“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lounge. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

lounge

1 of 2 verb
lounged; lounging
1
: to move or act in a lazy, slow, or tired way : loaf
2
: to stand, sit, or lie in a lazy relaxed manner
lounger noun

lounge

2 of 2 noun
1
a
: a room with comfortable furniture for lounging
b
: a room in a public building or vehicle furnished for lounging and often with toilets and smoking facilities
2
: a long couch

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