loungewear

noun

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

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Mango Short Knitted Turtleneck Dress A chunky turtleneck sweater dress is my fall staple, since it can be worn on its own with thigh-high suede boots, over tights or leggings with loafers, or as loungewear around a hotel room or chalet. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025 Wild Fable Mid-Rise Knit Sweatpants Reliable loungewear that can also be dressed up with the right tops is the key to staying comfortable while looking chic. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Skims’ underwear, loungewear, and shapewear have found a loyal market by offering solutions for multiple body types. Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Now’s also the time to stock up on fall capsule wardrobe essentials, including chunky cardigans and cozy loungewear. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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