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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These have a loose fit and are made from a soft cotton and Tencel blend, which shoppers compare to feeling like loungewear. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 June 2026 Plenty of loungewear sets are comfortable, but few strike the right balance between cozy and breathable, not too warm but not too thin, especially for long travel days that begin in one climate and end in another. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Tailored pants are notoriously stiff, but this pair manages to look sharp while feeling like loungewear, according to shoppers. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 So, Steven Bartlett, the twin sisters behind the fast-rising loungewear brand Phe Phe, Bran Flakezz, Mel Robbins, Jay Shetty and other creators drew buzz and excitement on the Croisette. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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