loungewear

noun

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

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The capsule includes 10 pieces of elevated loungewear that features delicate piping, soft cottons, silk and cashmere, patterned in prints drawn from the Observed by Us universe. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025 Those in the know have made a convincing argument for elevating the loungewear with miniskirts and kitten heels. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025 Coastline Pants Vuori certainly excels at crafting high-quality loungewear, but it’s also stocked with an impressive selection of dressier apparel as well, starting with the Coastline Pants that are now on sale for almost $40 off (which fans of the brand know is unheard of). Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 The Travel Lounge Hollywood The exclusive, invitation-only gifting lounge curated by Peta Phipps (publisher and editor-in-chief of Caribbean Living and Swanky Retreats) returns for a one-day-only event, offering up Casa de Campo escapes, private jet perks, golf, luxe bags and loungewear. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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