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as in relaxing
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 lazing
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 lounging
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Muse Pants Every closet needs a reliable pair of grey sweatpants for cozy lounging, long travel days, or layering over a workout set.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
In fact, so should all of your at-home lounging.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2025
The knit material is soft without causing overheating, and the wide-leg design is breezy for lounging, travel, and more seasonal activities during winter break.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Matching sweatsuits—in fact, the entire athleisure category—have come a long way from their associations with at-home lounging or post-gym attire.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2025
No lounging at their summer homes and not even much sleeping in.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
Baggy fits, soft fabrics, and thoughtful design make lounging, low-key workouts, or spontaneous errands feel effortless.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
The main house features floor-to-ceiling glass to take in the water views, with multiple balconies and decks for alfresco dining and lounging.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
For folks whose idea of camping looks more like lounging in a cabin, these cozy shearling slippers, on sale for $70, are the perfect companion for morning coffee on the porch.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The penthouse’s terraces, designed in collaboration with Gunn Landscape Architecture, offer distinct spaces for lounging and dining with a fully outfitted outdoor kitchen.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Recipes from Valencia took me back to an afternoon lounging in the lawns near The City of Arts and Sciences, staring at orange trees, plucking pieces of rabbit from paella with my fingers, and swirling toast into olive oil.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The cat stopped eating from her automatic feeder, hid in corners instead of lounging in her usual spots, and went several days without a bowel movement.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Nia DaCosta has had a version of Hedda Gabler living, or perhaps lounging, in her head for a long time.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
Now that the restoration is complete, Birger is spending her days in the kitchen cooking, lounging on the sunbed at the pool, and working in her studio.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
But she wasn’t enticed by the idea of throwing in the towel and lounging for the rest of her life.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Forward lies a lounging and dining area with large windows that invite the outdoors in.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Muse Pants Every closet needs a reliable pair of grey sweatpants for cozy lounging, long travel days, or layering over a workout set.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
In fact, so should all of your at-home lounging.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2025
The knit material is soft without causing overheating, and the wide-leg design is breezy for lounging, travel, and more seasonal activities during winter break.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Matching sweatsuits—in fact, the entire athleisure category—have come a long way from their associations with at-home lounging or post-gym attire.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2025
No lounging at their summer homes and not even much sleeping in.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
Baggy fits, soft fabrics, and thoughtful design make lounging, low-key workouts, or spontaneous errands feel effortless.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
The main house features floor-to-ceiling glass to take in the water views, with multiple balconies and decks for alfresco dining and lounging.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
While leggings and sweatpants are a great option for lounging, the need for a polished pair shouldn’t be overlooked.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
For folks whose idea of camping looks more like lounging in a cabin, these cozy shearling slippers, on sale for $70, are the perfect companion for morning coffee on the porch.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The penthouse’s terraces, designed in collaboration with Gunn Landscape Architecture, offer distinct spaces for lounging and dining with a fully outfitted outdoor kitchen.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Recipes from Valencia took me back to an afternoon lounging in the lawns near The City of Arts and Sciences, staring at orange trees, plucking pieces of rabbit from paella with my fingers, and swirling toast into olive oil.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The cat stopped eating from her automatic feeder, hid in corners instead of lounging in her usual spots, and went several days without a bowel movement.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Nia DaCosta has had a version of Hedda Gabler living, or perhaps lounging, in her head for a long time.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
Now that the restoration is complete, Birger is spending her days in the kitchen cooking, lounging on the sunbed at the pool, and working in her studio.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
But she wasn’t enticed by the idea of throwing in the towel and lounging for the rest of her life.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounging
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Style your living room with new throw pillow covers and blankets, design a relaxing bedroom with natural cotton sheets, set the table with stoneware plates, or make your kitchen even more functional with premium baking dishes and wooden utensils.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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That must include a lounge set that’s comfy enough for relaxing on the couch but has a polished design that looks put-together when worn out of the house.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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And poor, engine‑damaging quality or not, the ersatz aviation fuel had to work only once to get a kamikaze plane up and away to hit one of the enemy warships now lazing about in the offing around the Home Islands, often close enough to be spotted from shore with the naked eye.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Newcastle instantly responded, with West Ham lethargic, noting that their opponent’s midfield trio of Paqueta, Potts, and Mateus Fernandes had been drawn upfield.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some dogs may also destroy items, try to escape, or seem sad and lethargic when left alone.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
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Working group member and LJCPA trustee Patrick Ahern said the space would be used more for resting or a place to talk rather than recreation.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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After a moment, with the puck resting behind Hellebuyck and just in front of the goal line, Smith poked it across for his sixth goal of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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She is seen going over the shots planned for the next day and remembering that some loafing around is planned.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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During November, coastal towns transform into quieter versions of themselves, offering a season for birdwatching, leisurely walks, or festivals with good music and food.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hosts Forest, meanwhile, were still basking in the glow of winning the European Cup (today’s Champions League) in back-to-back seasons, via beating Malmo of Sweden in 1979 and Germany’s Hamburg a year later.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Solo time was also enjoyed by the Meaningful Beauty co-founder, who can be seen wearing nothing but a towel and basking in the sunshine in one of the images.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lounging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounging. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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