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

Examples of lounger in a Sentence

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My beachfront premiere suite was right on the shore (a rarity on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, where rooms are often set away from any beach with rougher water), with an outdoor lounge area that had a couch on one side and poolside loungers on the other. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025 Best Last-Minute Way Day Patio Deals Transform porches, patios, and decks with weather-resistant seating, Adirondack chairs, side tables, and chaise loungers. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Each enclave features a beige lounger, a chair for a guest, a small TV on a small table and a hospital-like privacy curtain. Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 Start your morning at the glassy Wave Motion Studio for a workout with a view, then sunbathe by the pool, or snag a lounger alongside the water with a cocktail in hand. Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 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 8 Jun. 2025.

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