lounged; lounging
: to act or move idly or lazily : loaf
was lounging on the sofa
: to pass (time) idly
returned to Rome to lounge away the remainder of his days—
J. A. Froude
J. A. Froude1
: a place for lounging: such as
a
: a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities : living room
also
: lobby
b
: a room in a usually public building or vehicle often combining lounging, smoking, and toilet facilities
2
: a long couch
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Examples of lounge in a Sentence
Verb
She was lounging on the sofa.
He was lounging by the pool all afternoon.
Noun
The hotel has a television lounge.
We gathered in the hotel lounge for a couple of drinks.
She sat on the lounge.
They had a long, leisurely lounge by the pool.
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The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Make sure to choose a chair or couch that not only matches your style, but is great for lounging in for long periods.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The first floor contains the kitchen, bathroom, and lounge area, while the upstairs is the bedroom and balcony.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Verb
For the Germantown resident, try the shirt with a sausage lounging on a bun, Burt Reynolds style.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Make sure to choose a chair or couch that not only matches your style, but is great for lounging in for long periods.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
The heart of the social areas is a Southeast-facing lounge with integrated millwork, designer lighting, and custom wispy white drapery.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The first floor contains the kitchen, bathroom, and lounge area, while the upstairs is the bedroom and balcony.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lounge. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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lounge
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a room with comfortable furniture for lounging
b
: a room in a public building or vehicle furnished for lounging and often with toilets and smoking facilities
2
: a long couch
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