lounged; lounging
: to act or move idly or lazily : loaf
was lounging on the sofa
: to pass (time) idly
returned to Rome to lounge away the remainder of his days—
J. A. Froude
J. A. Froude1
: a place for lounging: such as
a
: a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities : living room
also
: lobby
b
: a room in a usually public building or vehicle often combining lounging, smoking, and toilet facilities
2
: a long couch
Synonyms
Examples of lounge in a Sentence
Verb
She was lounging on the sofa.
He was lounging by the pool all afternoon.
Noun
The hotel has a television lounge.
We gathered in the hotel lounge for a couple of drinks.
She sat on the lounge.
They had a long, leisurely lounge by the pool.
Recent Examples on the WebDewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
The music icon, 42, posted a playfully edited recap of their day at sea that included clips of the beautiful scenery as well as of the pair walking along a dock, lounging topside and Beyoncé modeling her look.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2024
The 6,000-square-foot space will feature a coffee shop, a barber shop, and a community lounge for locals.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 July 2024
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Verb
Dale can be seen lounging in a tree behind the upper bunk next to a sign with the date of Nov. 19, the opening date of Fort Wilderness.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
The music icon, 42, posted a playfully edited recap of their day at sea that included clips of the beautiful scenery as well as of the pair walking along a dock, lounging topside and Beyoncé modeling her look.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Noun
At the nearby Linq Hotel, another option is to head up to RE:Match Bar, which has an outdoor lounge directly over The Strip.
—Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2024
The 6,000-square-foot space will feature a coffee shop, a barber shop, and a community lounge for locals.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 July 2024
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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lounge. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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lounge
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a room with comfortable furniture for lounging
b
: a room in a public building or vehicle furnished for lounging and often with toilets and smoking facilities
2
: a long couch
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