laze

verb

ˈlāz How to pronounce laze (audio)
Definition of lazenext
as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing the kind of sultry August day that makes you want to do nothing but laze

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How does the verb laze differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of laze are idle, loaf, loll, and lounge. While all these words mean "to spend time doing nothing," laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

When is idle a more appropriate choice than laze?

The words idle and laze can be used in similar contexts, but idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

When can loaf be used instead of laze?

The synonyms loaf and laze are sometimes interchangeable, but loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

When would loll be a good substitute for laze?

In some situations, the words loll and laze are roughly equivalent. However, loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

lolling on the couch

When is it sensible to use lounge instead of laze?

While in some cases nearly identical to laze, lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

he lounged against the wall

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of laze And if that interest is lazing by the beach, transfers to local beach clubs will be offered as well. —Laurie Werner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Bask in the sound of lapping waves from the king-size bed, or laze in a hammock overlooking the water. —Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025 About 73 percent of respondents say that rangefinders capable of lazing targets beyond 1,000 yards align with fair-chase considerations and support their use in hunting. —Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025 Tule elk wander Point Reyes and elephant seals laze on its beaches. —Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for laze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laze
  1. lounge
  2. relax
  3. chill
  4. stroll
  5. bum
  6. loll
  7. idle
  8. dawdle
Verb
  • The group exchanged stories and lounged until 3 a.m. Jordan Collins bought a ticket for storytelling at Jai after hearing about it on Inm’s social media.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
  • He could also be seen climbing and lounging in trees placed inside his room.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 May 2025
Definition of lounge
Verb
  • But when Steven and Robin stop by Eileen’s house after returning from a relaxing cruise, their lives will never be the same.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
  • Or Martha’s Vineyard to relax around the shores with their families.
    — Taylor Crumpton, Time, 22 May 2025
Definition of relax
Verb
  • Journalists who disagree with Trump have been called out by name and attacked in an effort to chill speech and discourage opposition.
    — John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
  • According to the brand, the cooler can hold up to 40 cans and keep them chilled for up to 12 hours.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
Definition of chill
Verb
  • In what has become a familiar sight on the Croisette, Belgian directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne strolled up the red carpet to present their new film to a welcoming crowd.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
  • So, waders are people who just stroll through and say, ‘Oh, this is nice.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • Everyone — from those actually paying to the ones still bumming a log-in — wants to know how Netflix and other streaming services’ crackdowns on password sharing affect them.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 May 2025
  • Fans who hoped to see them on the red carpet at last week’s Met Gala were bummed.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
Definition of bum
Verb
  • An even larger group of sea lions is seen swimming or lolling on the beach at another site, Seal Bay on the island’s southeast coast.
    — Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Upon my arrival, the team is abuzz with excitement, having just spotted a sloth lolling through the trees by the restaurant.
    — Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of loll
Verb
  • Cops responded at 3:56 a.m. to a report that a vehicle was idling by the roadside near the intersection of Woodland and Irving streets, its driver apparently unconscious.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
  • Forget circling for parking or idling in tight corners—residents drive into a bay, and the system takes over.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
Definition of idle
Verb
  • According to PitchBook, venture capital deals dawdled in 2024—fewer funding deals took place, but those that did tended to have higher valuations.
    — Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, season three of The White Lotus dawdles too long, trying to save too much of the good stuff for the end.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of dawdle

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“Laze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laze. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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