lounge

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verb \ ˈlau̇nj \

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

On cue, a white truck came driving up near the area where players lounge in ice-cold tubs for recovery after steamy practices.

— scott springer, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Bearcat football gets welcome August visitor," 16 Aug. 2017
But the young man Dunn keeps talking about is Chapman, the 16-year-old junior who was lounging in that barber’s chair.

— don norcross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Lincoln junior helping to fuel Hornets’ hopes for a title run," 15 Aug. 2017
An open chaise allows guests to comfortably lounge in the space while having conversations with those in the adjoining dining room.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Elegance and convenience combine in this showstopping Alys Beach home," 9 Aug. 2017
While Vanessa wore the ensemble on the way to and from the gym, this outfit is equally primed for lounging in your dorm with friends, getting extra cozy ahead of that all-night study session, or chilling with a High School Musical movie marathon.

— ella ceron, Teen Vogue, "Vanessa Hudgens Wears $47 PrettyLittleThing Sweatsuit," 9 Aug. 2017
While adults lounged at booths and on benches Saturday, sampling a variety of local fare and taking in the '60s-era sounds of Rosie & the Rivets, the adjacent John Humphrey Complex was transformed into a veritable sportsman's Shangri-la.

— zak koeske, Daily Southtown, "Taste of Orland Park scores with kids and parents alike," 5 Aug. 2017
Danny Duffy lounged on a leather couch and looked at his phone.

— rustin dodd, kansascity, "Mired in instant funk, Royals suffer three-game sweep in Baltimore," 2 Aug. 2017
Sean Kinney, 27, lounged in the shade Sunday afternoon on his bright green Lamzac – basically an inflatable bean bag.

— tessa weinberg, The Courier-Journal, "Take a seat: Inflatable kiddie pools and more as resting spots at Forecastle," 16 July 2017
An image of the governor lounging in a beach chair — and internet memes inspired by the image — quickly went viral.

— michael burke, Philly.com, "N.J. lawmakers act to pay workers furloughed during shutdown," 13 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of lounge

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First Known Use: 1508

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lounge Synonyms

Synonyms

bask, kick back, loll, rest, relax, repose

Related Words

bum, goldbrick, hang, hang about [British], hang around, idle, loaf, slack (off), veg out

Near Antonyms

drudge, grub, hump, hustle, labor, moil, peg (away), plod, plow, plug, slave, slog, strain, strive, struggle, sweat, toil, travail, work; exercise, work out

Synonym Discussion of lounge

idle, loaf, lounge, loll, laze mean to spend time doing nothing. idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

- idled the day away

loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

- she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

- he lounged against the wall

loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

- lolling on the couch

laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

- lazed about between appointments

lounge

noun

Definition of lounge

1 :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

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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

Rackliffe said, such as washers and dryers and lounges on each floor, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.

— jeffrey selingo, The Atlantic, "Why Universities Are Phasing Out Luxury Dorms," 21 Aug. 2017
Now, sitting in the Bowery Hotel’s lobby lounge in downtown Manhattan, Smith sports an oversized black Moschino tee and tattered blue jeans, paired with a silver chain necklace and gold watch.

— benjamin lindsay, HWD, "Algee Smith, Detroit’s Magnetic Breakout, Has Swag to Spare," 9 Aug. 2017
Hotel guests briefly returned to their rooms to pick up their belongings but chose to spend the rest of the night outside, with some using sheets and cushions borrowed from nearby lounge chairs to build makeshift beds.

— ayse wieting, The Seattle Times, "Greece: Quake kills two, sends island tourists into panic," 21 July 2017
Patrons can bring a meal or snack with them into the cat lounge, but Casual Cat Cafe can’t prepare or refrigerate any food items in the same building the cats are frolicking in.

— matthew martinez, star-telegram, "The kitties take center stage at Richland Hills’ Casual Cat Cafe," 20 July 2017
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.

— leeanne griffin, courant.com, "Adults-Only: Booze-Infused Snow Cones, Slushies And Ice Pops," 18 July 2017
Before the club was shut down, the state had suspended the lounge’s liquor license.

— angela helm, The Root, "Performing Rapper Arrested in Connection to Shootout Inside Ark. Club," 2 July 2017
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.

— kathleen luppi, Daily Pilot, "Herb Alpert and Lani Hall ready to perform at Newport Beach Summer Concert Series," 29 June 2017
After returning to the lounge for horse owners and trainers, Elliott expressed ambivalence about the uncertainty around Brexit after Prime Minister Theresa May lost her parliamentary majority in June 8 elections.

— franz wild, Bloomberg.com, "A Day at the Races Shows Faith in Brexit," 26 June 2017