loungers

noun

plural of lounger
1
as in sofas

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as in idlers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loungers
  1. sofas
  2. loafers
  3. lounges
  4. slouches
  5. couches
  6. settees
  7. divans
  8. chesterfields
Noun
  • Reserve bulky sectionals for casual basements or media rooms; in living rooms, two sofas and a pair of chairs create a more flexible, balanced arrangement.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The most luxurious option is the Viewliner Bedroom Suite, which doubles the Bedroom layout, providing two sofas and separate chairs that convert into beds, along with two private sinks, restrooms, and showers.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sofas
Noun
  • The Tod’s rollout is beginning with the brand’s signature loafers, but the feature will be extended to other products in the near future.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Banana Republic has wardrobe essentials up to 40% off, including knitwear, trousers, and a pair of buttery soft suede loafers—the ideal transitional shoes.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of loafers
Noun
  • In the video, dressed in the workout gear du jour, Miss Piggy lounges while dancers flank her.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The $69 million project features study lounges, recreation areas, housing and academic spaces, outdoor amenities, natural lighting, energy-efficient systems, and e-bike charging stations.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lounges
Noun
  • France, who are aiming to reach their third successive World Cup final, are among the tournament favourites, and Senegal (current African champions, on the pitch at least) are no slouches either.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 June 2026
  • And that's not to imply that Demidov and Sennecke were slouches this year.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Definition of slouches
Noun
  • Food and drink The inn's lobby doubles as a café that’s open to the public for certain hours of the day—enjoy a coffee and pastry on one of the front porch’s comfortable couches to start the day right.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For over a year, 50 women slept on bunk beds in an area that’s now a computer/community room decorated with mid-century modern couches and chairs.
    — Trevor Morgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of couches
Noun
  • 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
  • With vintage styles trending this year, designers are loving pieces like settees that have lived-in character to make rooms feel more inviting.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Definition of settees
Noun
  • We weren’t permitted to sit on these divans and chaises, much less eat anywhere near them.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Magpie interior designer Lorenzo Castillo is behind the menagerie of antique toby jugs, propeller fans, tapestries, and Turkish silk divans in shades of red and blue.
    — Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2023
Definition of divans
Noun
  • Avoid overstuffed recliners, chesterfields, and cloud sofas.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of chesterfields
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