loungewear

noun

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

Examples of loungewear in a Sentence

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Following her successful launch at Amazon last year, Richie Grainge has expanded her line of luxe-looking loungewear and children’s clothes with new styles for summer. Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025 As a stylish evolution of traditional loungewear, Miramar’s popularity rose during the pandemic, delivering the comfort consumers craved and a fresh alternative to the skinny jeans many were ready to leave behind. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Apr. 2025 Add to your collection with comfy and luxe loungewear and accessories, including Sporty & Rich sweatpants or a Marni wool and mohair scarf (one of our editors’ top recos for friends and family). Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025 The name Cozy Earth might be familiar to those who have done a deep dive into the world of luxury bedding and loungewear, or to Oprah Winfrey fans who look forward to her annual Oprah’s Favorite Things list. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 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 4 May. 2025.

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