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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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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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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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To wit, one of Kendall's outfit posts has a lowkey soigné/lounging vibe, where she's dressed only in a crisp white shirt and adorable leopard undies.
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A few feet away, a collection of Royals relievers lounged in recliners and watched the second round of golf’s U.S. Open.
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ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS No wonder Diddy lounged in luxuriance on the steps of the Met Gala this year.
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No wonder Diddy lounged in luxuriance on the steps of the Met Gala this year.
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Though retail will certainly remain a pivotal part of the equation, Westfield UTC appears to be flipping the brick-and-mortar model to favor dining, and even lounging or playing, over shopping.
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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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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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Other items purchased included window treatments and solar shades as well as a meeting table, eight side chairs and two lounge chairs.
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Most performers who play the Showcase don't solicit requests from the audience, but Roberts' decades of lounge and restaurant work apparently have made that something of a habit.
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The scientists and the crew have access to a 24-hour mess and a lounge with satellite TV, as well as a sick bay with diagnostic equipment that, in some cases, can directly transmit its results to shore facilities over the satellite connections.
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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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