loungewear

noun

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

Examples of loungewear in a Sentence

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Shop the taffeta pants trend Take, for example, Donni, a loungewear brand popular among cool moms during school pick-ups and weekend playdates. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026 If your closet is already filled with cozy loungewear sets and athletic joggers, add Quince’s dress pants to the mix. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 Grapent Pull-On Wide-Jeg Jeans Looking for a pair of front-seam jeans that are as roomy as your favorite loungewear? Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Dress it up for work with a pair of polished trousers and a blazer, wear it to the gym or yoga class, or throw one on as comfy loungewear during chill weekends. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026 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 16 May. 2026.

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