loungewear

noun

lounge·​wear ˈlau̇nj-ˌwer How to pronounce loungewear (audio)
: informal clothing usually designed to be worn at home

Examples of loungewear in a Sentence

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There's nothing quite like slipping into comfy loungewear at the end of your day. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024 Back in Paris, Mindy has traded her somewhat-chic loungewear for a long-sleeve leotard that is covered in rhinestones and has this, like, feather-tail trim the color of a soggy Band-Aid. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024 There are so many things to love about fall, like pumpkin spice lattes and cozy loungewear, but dry air is not one of them. Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 These days, the best black leggings strike a balance between loungewear to even workwear, thanks to a roster of brands like Toteme and The Frankie Shop to Leset and more. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loungewear 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loungewear was circa 1957

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“Loungewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loungewear. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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