loungewear

noun

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

Examples of loungewear in a Sentence

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Tapata Track Pants These Tapata track pants will add a sporty flair to any loungewear collection. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 Lillusory Two-Piece Cardigan & Wide-Leg Lounge Set This cardigan-style top, detailed with gold buttons and a contrasting trim, has a timeless appeal with all the comfort of a modern-day loungewear set. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 Etcyy New Cardigan Set A cardigan makes this set feel less like loungewear and more like an actual outfit. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 Its pajama tops are made of the same high-quality materials (Tencel, silk satin, linen) and some of its loungewear even doubles as streetwear. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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