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loungewear

noun

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

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Another do-it-all Vuori piece is the Halo Basin Bomber, which is nearly $100 off right now and made to be worn over your favorite workout set or as loungewear itself. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025 Stars have been photographed strolling through airports in loungewear, turning the terminal into an extension of their living rooms. Peter Burke , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025 Ugg Cozy Chenille Socks Slipper socks are essential in a winter loungewear lineup — in my opinion, anyway. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 The loungewear offering features shawl-collar dressing gowns inspired by tuxedos as well as cotton pajama sets. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 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 27 Nov. 2025.

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