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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Shop the set that resembles Paltrow’s look, and keep scrolling for more loungewear and pajama sets from Quince. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 The Frame Wide-leg Lounge Pants, now an impressive 82 percent off, bring a more fashion-forward feel with their ultra-wide cut, yet still wear like your favorite loungewear. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026 In new campaign images, the 53-year-old Goop founder posed in a number of new looks for the drop, including a semi-sheer knit bodycon dress that made the case for knit loungewear in the spring. Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 The upholstery—in four neutrals—is also ultra-luxe in a way that only cashmere loungewear can compare. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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