as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
the kids were stretched out on the lounge watching TV
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as in rests
to refrain from labor or exertion
the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building
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as in bums
to spend time doing nothing
after putting in tons of overtime at the office, all we wanted to do on vacation was lounge around
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Recent Examples of lounges
AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
From coordinating sets in terminal lounges to lightweight jackets that transition effortlessly from day to night, the collection is built for travel without compromising on style.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Stateswood would be a collection of three-story garden-style buildings with amenities such as co-working lounges, micro-offices and a pet park.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Spacious lounges and several dining areas flow easily into one another, with a sleek chef’s kitchen at the center.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Common perks include private communal spaces for those in the area, like lounges, sun decks, and restaurants.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Other credit cards have been changing terms to access perks like airport lounges.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Her ballads were torch-song interludes that could have knocked them dead in lounges a century ago.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Access to more than 1,550 airport lounges in American Express' Global Lounge Collection, spanning more than 500 airports around the world.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Onboard, life centers around the open decks, poolside lounges, and the water toys of the Marina Platform, where the sea is always in view and the experience is sublime any time of year.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
From coordinating sets in terminal lounges to lightweight jackets that transition effortlessly from day to night, the collection is built for travel without compromising on style.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Stateswood would be a collection of three-story garden-style buildings with amenities such as co-working lounges, micro-offices and a pet park.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Spacious lounges and several dining areas flow easily into one another, with a sleek chef’s kitchen at the center.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Common perks include private communal spaces for those in the area, like lounges, sun decks, and restaurants.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Other credit cards have been changing terms to access perks like airport lounges.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Her ballads were torch-song interludes that could have knocked them dead in lounges a century ago.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Access to more than 1,550 airport lounges in American Express' Global Lounge Collection, spanning more than 500 airports around the world.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
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Plants, glowing lamps, and original art surround couches, banquettes, and seating areas, giving the bar an inviting feel.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki's maximalist design aesthetic includes playful glass chandeliers, floral wallpaper, and decadent velvet couches.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Pull this three-seater sofa all the way out to create a sleeping space, and move around the arm rests and pillows to get the perfect hangout spot.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Castlery Fall Collection includes other sofas and recliners to choose from.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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For a truly individual look, though, consider Living Spaces’ custom furniture, which includes sofas, sectionals, chairs and beds.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lorde's Nashville concert basks in rebirth Lorde walked onto the stage, sauntering down a catwalk as synths pulsed and a white laser beam shined her way.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The plaintiffs—three current students in Brooklyn yeshivas, their parents, and two former students—ask the courts to strike down a new law that relaxes oversight of nonpublic schools.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Also, closing your mouth a bit relaxes your jaw muscles and gives you more space back there.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the White Lotus actress, 31, strolls in a pair of silver flats.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fans of the stage show know the second act is a pivotal moment for Fiyero and, by extension, the man who plays him.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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And Kirsten Dunst plays Leigh Wainscott, the Charlotte mom Manchester dated while hiding out off Independence Boulevard.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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