loungewear

noun

lounge·​wear ˈlau̇nj-ˌwer 

: informal clothing usually designed to be worn at home

Examples of loungewear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But by definition, a nightgown is only meant for sleep and loungewear. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

The wide-leg shape keeps things polished, while the stretchy fabric and elastic waistband feel more like loungewear. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026

Searches for striped matching sets have increased 324 percent, while searches for striped loungewear increased 309 percent between the same periods. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

From loungewear essentials like yoga pants and sweats to dressier picks like long-sleeve dresses and maxi skirts, there’s something on sale for everyone. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for loungewear

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware