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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as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building
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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
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Recent Examples of lounge
Tyler Williams, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Other outlets—including Il Bar, La Terrazza Krug, a cigar lounge, and casual restaurant Il Cortile, as well as the spa by Sisley Paris and the indoor-outdoor pool—are reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The heartwarming and humorous video, presumably filmed by her owner, captures the farm cat lounging in a bed of hay, unfazed and confident despite being caught with another cats' kittens.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Each building could have its own amenities such as a clubhouse, a gym, lounge space, and a pool, but those details aren’t yet finalized.
—Tyler Williams, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Other outlets—including Il Bar, La Terrazza Krug, a cigar lounge, and casual restaurant Il Cortile, as well as the spa by Sisley Paris and the indoor-outdoor pool—are reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Verb
Featuring an outdoor pool and two hot tubs (a rarity in the U.K.), Cliveden’s spa is a dreamy place nestled behind rustic brick walls to lounge on a balmy Saturday or Sunday.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The heartwarming and humorous video, presumably filmed by her owner, captures the farm cat lounging in a bed of hay, unfazed and confident despite being caught with another cats' kittens.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
Noun
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There’s something a little bit magical happening with weatherproof sofas and couches right now.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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The furniture is set up: desk in the back, sitting area with black leather couch and two chairs arranged in the front, overlooking the Gophers men’s basketball program’s practice courts.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Tusk had promised to relax both bans, but they are supported by some of the more socially conservative lawmakers propping up his government, and the threat of a presidential veto likely renders any efforts at persuasion futile.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Berry moved to settle on the sofa opposite Bush Hager and clasped hands with her partner.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Orlando rested its best offensive weapons after their return from international duty, opting to save them for the second half instead.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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The victory put to rest the bad memories of her 2022 French Open final loss to Iga Swiatek when, as an 18-year-old, Gauff felt overwhelmed even before stepping onto Court Philippe-Chatrier.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The graduate is not only bummed about the sister’s absence.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Everyone — from those actually paying to the ones still bumming a log-in — wants to know how Netflix and other streaming services’ crackdowns on password sharing affect them.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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Baseball Cap With so many European cities basking in strong sun and very little shade, a cap helps protect your scalp and face from the sun.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Does this mean the Jets draft well and the Panthers are free-agent poachers, basking in Floridian sunshine?—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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After baking, chilling them in the fridge for an hour locks in moisture and gives them a dense, chewy texture.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Limoncello, a lemon liqueur made from zest and sugar, has long been served chilled after meals.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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And if that interest is lazing by the beach, transfers to local beach clubs will be offered as well.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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As the dog lazed in the dirt in Shelby Park, one guardsman ruminated about new missions to alleviate the boredom.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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