LOUNGER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

lounger

noun

Definition of lounger

as in sofa

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as in loafer

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Recent Examples of lounger New additions to the island include a pier, tram service, eateries, and complimentary loungers and umbrellas. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 June 2026 Pools and Amenities Rival Disney Deluxe Resorts The pool complex here is one of the best on Disney property, and because the campus is so large, finding a lounger is rarely an issue. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 More sporty Brazilian beach than Palm Springs lounger. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 May 2026 The reserving-a-sun-lounger wars have reached a new level. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lounger

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounger

Noun

Thoughtful pillow choices make your sofa feel inviting, layered, and less staged.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026
While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options.

— Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of sofa

Noun

Their name exudes the essence of an idler and slacker, but women’s loafers themselves are quite the opposite.

— Gaby Keiderling, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Jan. 2023
This represents the loss of an idea of what the capital should represent, the removal of a place that was an idler’s haven.

— Anandi Mishra, The Atlantic, 30 July 2022

Definition of idler

Noun

Scar then proceeds to desolate the kingdom, with the help of hyenas, while Simba, in exile, grows up to become a pleasure-hunting, grub-eating sluggard.

— Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 19 July 2019
Clearly, supervision at your job is lax, and your sluggard classmate is taking advantage of that.

— Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2017

Definition of sluggard

Noun

Thoughtfully designed by the Rockwell Group, The Dominick is the only hotel in New York with custom furnishings by Fendi Casa, including sofas, chairs, headboards, side tables and a beautiful settee at the end of the bed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The structure can range from settees or high-back silhouettes with a perch for a little tête-à-tête, posh bouclé love seats, structural chaise lounges (just ask Emma Chamberlain), and mini sofas that double as sleepers.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026

Definition of settee

Noun

If your garden has been beset by destructive crawling insects like ants, beetles, and slugs, pesticides often seem like the clear solution.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Baking soda can help prevent powdery mildew, kill weeds, repel slugs, and clean produce, but must be used sparingly.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026