lounged; lounging
: to act or move idly or lazily : loaf
was lounging on the sofa
: to pass (time) idly
returned to Rome to lounge away the remainder of his days—
J. A. Froude
J. A. Froude1
: a place for lounging: such as
a
: a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities : living room
also
: lobby
b
: a room in a usually public building or vehicle often combining lounging, smoking, and toilet facilities
2
: a long couch
Synonyms
Examples of lounge in a Sentence
Verb
She was lounging on the sofa.
He was lounging by the pool all afternoon.
Noun
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 on the WebCatherine Santino, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
What to Consider Given their compressive feel, these may be better suited to working out and running errands than lounging around the house.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
The new space has indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar and lounge with multiple TVs for sports viewing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Two men lounging around a backyard fire pit were nearly crushed when a large tree fell across their chairs, security video shows.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Kids can wear them at the playground, while lounging at the beach, or during a Sunday drive with the windows down.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
The Vesper High Base is a taller option, great for multi-cat homes or for pets that don't necessarily like to lounge together.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Join shoppers in wearing one while lounging at home, running errands, or during long days of travel.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Wolverine Pickleball, a 39,000-square-foot facility in Ann Arbor dedicated to the fast-growing sport, is tacking on a new 50,000-square-foot outdoor sports area and lounge to open on April 24.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
Over the past couple years, the airport has also added a brand-new airport hotel, Oryx Garden Hotel, as well as four new airport lounges, including the glamorous Louis Vuitton Lounge.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
The 105-room boutique hotel has a seasonal rooftop lounge that will open in time for summer.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
These included an ice-blue Swedish couture ball gown for Demi Moore as Ann Woodward and a silk lounge set for Naomi Watts as Babe Paley, both from the Kit Vintage.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Each floor of the building offers something different, including a karaoke lounge, a restaurant, or a cocktail bar.
—Francesca Faccani, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024
First is the front lounge, with its undulating wood-slat ceiling that rolls up from the bar and over the drinking and dining area.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The outdoor lounge features two firepits, cozy outdoor seating, and an indoor tap wall offering self-serve beer, seltzer, kombucha, hard cider, wine, and mixed drinks.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card benefits and perks
Luxury lounge access: Cardholders get complimentary unlimited access to Delta Sky Clubs and American Express Centurion Lounges, and will receive four one-time-use guest passes each year.
—Kim Hawk, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
In photos from Sunday, April 21, she’s seen lounging on the boat in a tiny orange bikini that has a triangle top (revealing some underboob) and cheeky bottoms.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
What to Consider Given their compressive feel, these may be better suited to working out and running errands than lounging around the house.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
The new space has indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar and lounge with multiple TVs for sports viewing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Two men lounging around a backyard fire pit were nearly crushed when a large tree fell across their chairs, security video shows.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Kids can wear them at the playground, while lounging at the beach, or during a Sunday drive with the windows down.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
The Vesper High Base is a taller option, great for multi-cat homes or for pets that don't necessarily like to lounge together.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Join shoppers in wearing one while lounging at home, running errands, or during long days of travel.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Wolverine Pickleball, a 39,000-square-foot facility in Ann Arbor dedicated to the fast-growing sport, is tacking on a new 50,000-square-foot outdoor sports area and lounge to open on April 24.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Noun
On the upper deck, Wally’s signature glass and carbon fiber dome is fitted with a plush lounge for relaxation.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
Over the past couple years, the airport has also added a brand-new airport hotel, Oryx Garden Hotel, as well as four new airport lounges, including the glamorous Louis Vuitton Lounge.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
The 105-room boutique hotel has a seasonal rooftop lounge that will open in time for summer.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
These included an ice-blue Swedish couture ball gown for Demi Moore as Ann Woodward and a silk lounge set for Naomi Watts as Babe Paley, both from the Kit Vintage.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Each floor of the building offers something different, including a karaoke lounge, a restaurant, or a cocktail bar.
—Francesca Faccani, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024
First is the front lounge, with its undulating wood-slat ceiling that rolls up from the bar and over the drinking and dining area.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The outdoor lounge features two firepits, cozy outdoor seating, and an indoor tap wall offering self-serve beer, seltzer, kombucha, hard cider, wine, and mixed drinks.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card benefits and perks
Luxury lounge access: Cardholders get complimentary unlimited access to Delta Sky Clubs and American Express Centurion Lounges, and will receive four one-time-use guest passes each year.
—Kim Hawk, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lounge. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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lounge
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a room with comfortable furniture for lounging
b
: a room in a public building or vehicle furnished for lounging and often with toilets and smoking facilities
2
: a long couch
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