as in couches
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 rests
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 bums
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 lounges
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Properties with community work areas or executive lounges also provide convenient spaces for informal meetings or last-minute prep.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Empty Jameson bottles and Pabst Blue Ribbon cans rattled around the lounges.
—Cree Lefavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
The loud cheers from fans in the concourses and corporate lounges at Hill Dickinson Stadium in response to that goal temporarily shifted attention away from the post-game debrief with broadcaster TNT Sports.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Nearby, Ella Dalton stares into a copy of Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Mahi Kabra lounges by the hair-washing sinks holding A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
The ship has 1,809 staterooms, 17 dining options and 18 bars and lounges.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Think premium seats, access to exclusive lounges and pre- and post-match entertainment all wrapped into one polished experience.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The $300 million expansion will add six gates, a food hall, and new passenger lounges.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
Anyone in a wheelchair can access everywhere in the hotel from the restaurant to the spa to the lounges.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Properties with community work areas or executive lounges also provide convenient spaces for informal meetings or last-minute prep.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Empty Jameson bottles and Pabst Blue Ribbon cans rattled around the lounges.
—Cree Lefavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
The loud cheers from fans in the concourses and corporate lounges at Hill Dickinson Stadium in response to that goal temporarily shifted attention away from the post-game debrief with broadcaster TNT Sports.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Nearby, Ella Dalton stares into a copy of Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Mahi Kabra lounges by the hair-washing sinks holding A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
The ship has 1,809 staterooms, 17 dining options and 18 bars and lounges.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Think premium seats, access to exclusive lounges and pre- and post-match entertainment all wrapped into one polished experience.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The $300 million expansion will add six gates, a food hall, and new passenger lounges.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
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The Rooftop Beverly Hills is a chic spot full of comfy couches in dark green where chef Peleg Miron’s team serve up lobster burgers, crispy tuna rice, and more to an appreciative crowd.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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Toys and books are strung across tables in the living room, framed by couches and kid-sized chairs.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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Of course, all of this discussion rests on the belief that contractual prohibitions are the load-bearing factor for preventing an AI system from being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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His advice largely unheeded, state party Chairman Rusty Hicks on Thursday said the fate of a Democratic victory now rests squarely on the gubernatorial candidates who flouted him.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Sunbrella is known for its all-weather, stain-resistant fabric that can handle the elements while cozying up patio sofas and chairs.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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McKissick, on the other hand, is cautious about purchasing sofas in pink, red, or orange.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rising Star in Beverly Hills Gable relaxes on the veranda of his new Beverly Hills rental home in this 1931 photo, which accompanied an article in Screenland magazine.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the clip, Megan relaxes on a hotel bed wearing a long, bombshell-blonde wig in the most divine blend of honeyed shades, styled in lush, loose waves by her hairstylist Kellon Deryck.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Central Valley city basks in around 265 days of sunshine.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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Like this Earth sign, this recurring float basks in abundance and is deliciously on-brand with the Thanksgiving staple.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Nowadays, on Sunday mornings on the trail, Talarico often attends a local church and strolls around happily, eying the pulpit like a home buyer trying a listing on for size.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Stellan Skarsgård plays an aging filmmaker whose selfish past led to an estrangement from his daughters and who wants to make a movie inspired by their mom.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Myers’ maternal half-brother is Quentin Grimes, who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and spent part of the 2024-25 season with the Mavericks.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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