Definition of lounge
lounged
;lounging
intransitive verb
: to act or move idly or lazily : loaf was lounging on the sofa
transitive verb
: to pass (time) idly returned to Rome to lounge away the remainder of his days — J. A. Froude
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Examples of lounge in a Sentence
She was lounging on the sofa.
He was lounging by the pool all afternoon.
Recent Examples of lounge from the Web
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Sean Kinney, 27, lounged in the shade Sunday afternoon on his bright green Lamzac – basically an inflatable bean bag.
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An image of the governor lounging in a beach chair — and internet memes inspired by the image — quickly went viral.
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This month, he was lambasted for lounging on a closed state-run beach with his family during a government shutdown while lawmakers failed to approve a budget for fiscal 2018.
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Summer Loving Between colorful sunsets, fun outdoor dates, and more time to spend lounging around getting to know one another, seasonal romances are a dreamy way to pass those dog days of summer.
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Trenton, N.J. (AP) -- There's Gov. Chris Christie, lounging in a beach chair in the Oval Office.
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So nice, Odom visited twice; on Friday, the 6-foot-10 37-year-old hung out in the upstairs AntiSocial room, lounging on a velvet sofa and chatting up friends.
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There are plenty of living rooms to lounge in, including this one with open-air waterfront views.
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The singer stars in the brand's new campaign, where she's seen lounging in the rear leather seats of a vintage car.
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Origin and Etymology of lounge
origin unknown
Synonym Discussion of lounge
lounge
Definition of lounge
1 : a place for lounging: such asa : a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities : living room; also : lobbyb : a room in a usually public building or vehicle often combining lounging, smoking, and toilet facilities
2 : a long couch
Examples of lounge in a Sentence
The hotel has a television lounge.
We gathered in the hotel lounge for a couple of drinks.
She sat on the lounge.
They had a long, leisurely lounge by the pool.
Recent Examples of lounge from the Web
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The Side Bar lounge at Harlan Brasserie, 1 Haynes St., is open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 3 p.m. 860-904-7292, harlanbrasserie.com.
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Before the club was shut down, the state had suspended the lounge’s liquor license.
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Concertgoers will hear shows at the Hyatt's Back Bay Amphitheater and may select drinks, appetizers and dinner from the hotel's lounge and restaurant.
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Every half hour, most of the people in the lounge filed onto the balcony to watch the next race.
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Starting June 27, customers can see what the ambitious new restaurant and lounge at the Ambassador Hotel, the Fitz and Gin Rickey, are about.
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The two-story restaurant and lounge is open for dinner and is serving modern American food with an international flare from former Pump Room chef Ross Mendoza.
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Apartment developers in downtown are competing heavily on amenities and Pearl Street will be no exception, offering partially furnished units, screening rooms and a rooftop lounge.
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The lounge spans 8,000 square feet with east- and west-facing terraces, two bars and a fireplace.
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Origin and Etymology of lounge
see 1lounge
LOUNGE Defined for English Language Learners
lounge
playDefinition of lounge for English Language Learners
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: to sit or lie in a relaxed way : to spend time resting or relaxing
LOUNGE Defined for Kids
Definition of lounge for Students
lounged
;lounging
: to stand, sit, or lie in a relaxed manner Cluny lounged nonchalantly against the tree. — Brian Jacques, Redwall
Definition of lounge for Students
1 : a comfortable room where someone can relax
2 : a room with comfortable furniture for relaxing
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