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Definition of lounge
lounge
/laʊndʒ/
lounge
Plural:lounges
•Past Simple:lounged
•Past Participle:lounged
•Present Participle:lounging
lounge Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
A comfortable seating area or public room in a hotel, theater, or airport where people can sit, relax, or wait.
Example
"We decided to grab a drink in the departure lounge before our flight."
2
A piece of furniture, such as a sofa or a long chair, designed for reclining.
Example
"She spent the afternoon reading comfortably on the sun lounge by the pool."
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1
To sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed, comfortable, or lazy manner.
Example
"He lounged on the sofa all Sunday afternoon watching television."
2
To spend time idly or aimlessly.
Example
"The teenagers spent their summer holiday lounging around the neighborhood."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Mid 16th century: of unknown origin; possibly related to the French word 'allonger' meaning to lengthen.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lounge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lounge