lounger

noun

loung·​er ˈlau̇n-jər How to pronounce lounger (audio)
1
: one that lounges
especially : idler
2
: an article of clothing or furniture designed for comfort and leisure use

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Best Patio Furniture Deals Curate a dreamy patio with the help of seating options like conversation sets, rocking chairs, and loungers. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 June 2025 Hand-upholstered in Denmark, the lounger can seat up to six people, with its asymmetrical, swooped back adding dramatic flair—and a midcentury sensibility—to any room. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 Now the creekside 5-acre spa is expanding its offerings, which include sound therapy sessions in zero-gravity loungers, meditation workshops and all-day retreats. Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025 With one spoonful, you can be transported to your favorite camping spot, onto a Southern beach, to a poolside lounger, or all the way to Italy. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lounger

Word History

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lounger was in 1508

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“Lounger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lounger. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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