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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This is the ultimate way to upgrade one’s at-home loungewear for maximum coziness. Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 If you’re not called to wear loungewear to the airport, this comfy sweater is a great alternative. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025 Its mid-thigh length offers a bit more coverage than similar half-zips in the collection, and its ribbed trim adds a polished twist to typical loungewear. Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 May 2025 Cozy Earth knows their way around silky-soft loungewear, and these bamboo stretch long sleeve pj’s built for extended periods of snoozing prove it. Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 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 17 May. 2025.

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