loungewear

noun

lounge·​wear ˈlau̇nj-ˌwer How to pronounce loungewear (audio)
Synonyms of loungewearnext
: informal clothing usually designed to be worn at home

Examples of loungewear in a Sentence

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My favorites include breezy linen co-ords, casual-but-cute loungewear sets, and elevated athleisure styles that work for basically everything — starting at $21. Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 The bikini, which Bella wore while enjoying a morning dip in the water, was about as close as a swimsuit can get to loungewear. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 May 2026 Plus, some of its loungewear even doubles as streetwear. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 This Madewell set pairs a shell top with relaxed pull-on pants, creating an outfit that feels like loungewear but looks like vacation-ready resortwear. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for loungewear

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loungewear was circa 1957

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“Loungewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loungewear. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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