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as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters the kids were stretched out on the lounge watching TV

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verb

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How does the verb lounge differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of lounge are idle, laze, loaf, and loll. While all these words mean "to spend time doing nothing," 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

When would idle be a good substitute for lounge?

The meanings of idle and lounge largely overlap; however, idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

When could laze be used to replace lounge?

While the synonyms laze and lounge are close in meaning, laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

When is it sensible to use loaf instead of lounge?

In some situations, the words loaf and lounge are roughly equivalent. However, 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

In what contexts can loll take the place of lounge?

The words loll and lounge can be used in similar contexts, but 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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lounge
Noun
Or, lounge on a luxe outdoor sofa that’s a cool 44% off. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025 Other amenities include a lounge, gym, yoga room and business center. Celia Fernandez valentina Duarte, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
There are also plenty of spots on the property for those who’d prefer to lounge outdoors, such as a covered patio for outdoor dining and a 600-square-foot rock and cactus garden. Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025 Then the video cuts to Lizzo lounging in head-to-toe denim, similar to the Sweeney ad. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lounge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
Noun
  • Her mother sat on the living-room couch in a gray sweatshirt, holding a pink Stanley cup.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The little guy stood up on a couch, holding onto the back as his proud dad looked on.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • With increasingly busy and fragmented lives, and wrapped up in computer and phone screens most of the day, people want a chance to take some time out to relax and connect with friends in a casual environment.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Some people smoke marijuana to relax or to relieve tension, depression or even boredom.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The minimal form can tuck around a sofa’s arm or accent chair’s curve, providing you with a clever workspace that occupies a small footprint.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The open layout leaves room for a sofa, TV stand, and a few personal touches to make your space warm and inviting.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • When your morning brew is too hot, your chapter gets interrupted, or the remote needs a home, the best end tables ensure that there’s a nearby place to rest whatever may be filling your hands.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The scaling hypothesis—the belief that bigger models will produce more intelligent outputs—seems to rest on the dubious belief that a system that has been fed enough information about the world will not have to deal with fuzziness.
    Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As a fan, I can get bummed out when there’s a huge gap between seasons.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Sandler, because of that punim of his, is good at playing bummed, but this scene demanded more shading — anger, charm, cockiness.
    Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Verb
  • True to form, when my sons were in first grade, the advanced readers basked in the blue group, middle readers were relegated to the yellow group, the sucky readers sentenced to red.
    Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Pick up this folding Adirondack chair to soak up the final rays of summer, then to bask in the first chills of fall.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • It is then allowed to steep off the heat for about two hours, strained, chilled, and mixed with more water prior to serving.
    Christina Manian, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The living roaches must have been asleep or out enjoying Boca during the first inspection because, during the callback inspection, three roaches were chilling in reach-in cooler drawers, seven roaches were in reach-in cooler gaskets and one was on the wall behind cookline equipment.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to just nine bungalows, Playa Grande Beach Club has a main house with a restaurant and bar, a two-story library and lounge, a beachfront pool with a covered lounge area for lazing, and a small gym.
    Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • The Post-Flight ’Fit The key to looking fresh upon arrival lies in sartorial savvy; that is, choosing an outfit that’s optimally designed for a day of sight-seeing and lazing on sunny terraces, but in actuality is comprised of surprisingly comfortable staples.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2025

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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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