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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Celebrity guests were seen leaving the Gritti Palace hotel in central Venice wearing their interpretation of pajamas and loungewear before boarding small boats to reach the party. Gavin Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2025 As anyone who has ever gotten married or been a bridesmaid will tell you, there’s a lot of waiting around on the actual wedding day, and it’s made infinitely better when done in comfy loungewear. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 June 2025 Crafted with a subtle bubble hem, adding a playful touch to an otherwise simple piece of loungewear, the sweatshirt is made from Lululemon’s classic softstreme fabric that’s airy and gentle against the skin. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025 Known primarily for activewear, the brand’s expansion into sleep and loungewear feels like a natural next step. Essence, 23 May 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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