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

Recent Examples on the Web The lineup gave fans a look into Jennie's everyday style with her favorite edgy athleisure and feminine pastel loungewear and undergarments included in the lineup. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024 For athleisure wear inspo that won’t break the bank, keep scrolling to see all the loungewear under $40 that shoppers can’t stop buying. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024 Zella Gwen Sleeveless Knit Jumpsuit, $50 (originally $79) Abercrombie Loungewear Deals Since their rebrand, Abercrombie has become the place to go for classic, timeless basics, and fortunately for us that extends to loungewear as well. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2024 Then, around 2:30 a.m., Usher showed up to the party in a black loungewear set and put his skates on. Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024 The bootcut silhouette elevates the look of loungewear without compromising on comfort. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024 Stars Above Emily Scuff Slide Slipper Personally, my holiday plans include a box of chocolates, a bottle of my favorite Prisoner wine, and my coziest loungewear. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024 From cozy loungewear, to effortless casual staples, and simple yet chic accessories, these Amazon finds have been praised for their ability to combine ultimate comfort with contemporary style. Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024 An all-new KIDZ BOP apparel line including activewear, intimates, sleepwear and loungewear is set to hit North American retailers in the third quarter of 2024. Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 4 Jan. 2024

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

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