verb
lounge
LOWNJ
verb
1
To relax or recline in a lazy, unhurried way.
"He loved to lounge on the sofa all Sunday afternoon."
"They lounged by the pool sipping cold drinks."
noun
1
A room or area meant for relaxing, such as a living room, waiting area, or bar-like venue.
"We waited for our flight in the airport lounge."
"The hotel lounge had live jazz every evening."
2
A long, comfortable couch or sofa.
"She stretched out on the lounge and fell asleep."
How to Use Lounge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo relax lazily, or a comfortable room/couch made for doing exactly that.
Common pairings
lounge around
airport lounge
lounge chair
Word Forms
lounged past tense, lounges plural, lounges singular
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Etymology
Origin unclear, possibly linked to French s'allonger, "to stretch out or lie down."