as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
the kids were stretched out on the lounge watching TV
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
after putting in tons of overtime at the office, all we wanted to do on vacation was lounge around
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lounge
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The literary lounge decor continues halfway up the stairs, with an unexpected and charming nook and more shelving for books, plus a number of the home’s windows have been equipped with cozy benches to read, enjoy coffee, and appreciate the long views outside.
—Des Moines Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Emma Greene, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The video opens with Ryder lounging on a plastic lounge chair, unfazed, while her muscular partner paces nearby, yelling into his phone.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lounge
Noun
And having rolled your eyes in ecstasy at the solid then—abruptly—molten Modica chocolate pudding, edge into the cigar lounge or nurse a Tasca D’Almerita red on a terrace wrapped in cashmere and flickering lanterns.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The literary lounge decor continues halfway up the stairs, with an unexpected and charming nook and more shelving for books, plus a number of the home’s windows have been equipped with cozy benches to read, enjoy coffee, and appreciate the long views outside.
—Des Moines Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
The light fabric smooths bumps and moves with you through workouts while still being comfortable for lounging.
—Emma Greene, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The video opens with Ryder lounging on a plastic lounge chair, unfazed, while her muscular partner paces nearby, yelling into his phone.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lounge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
Noun
-
If your couch covers are removable, add them to the load or the next.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Meanwhile, a bloodied Siebenaller sat silently on the couch nearby, the affidavit alleges.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The post included snaps of her posing on travels, relaxing on a beach and in a gym during her pregnancy.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
-
The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Materials Sleeper sofas tend to use materials that are easy to clean as they’re expected to be used more regularly than a standard sofa.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
-
The entrance opens onto its living room, which is compact but does contain a sofa and a wood-burning stove that should be sufficient to heat the entire home.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Letting cookie dough rest is one of the hardest parts of making cookies.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
-
That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
I'mPhaedra Trethan, bummed out about the passing of Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
-
Headed to the mountains for the holidays and bummed about the slow progression of the snowpack?—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
For now, though, bask in Tuesday night and a quality win over a quality opponent.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
-
Bears fans are still basking in the victory over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night, coming back from being down 18 points to take the Wild Card game with a 31-27 win.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Carefully add the liquids and stir for about 10 seconds to combine and begin to chill.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
-
Adding a splash of ice water and chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, resulting in the perfect texture.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 Nov. 2025
-
In the summer, that’s most likely catching rays and jumping off the craggy limestone outcrops at Cala Rossa, snorkeling amongst fish at Cala Azzurra, or lazing on for-rent lounge chairs that dot the white sand and cooling off in the clear, turquoise tides of Lido Burrone.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Vogue,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
