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Definition of lounge

lounge

/laʊndʒ/
lounge
Plural:lounges
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Past Simple:lounged
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Past Participle:lounged
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Present Participle:lounging
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lounge Lexical Profile

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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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• verb

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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• Rhymes for lounge

• Nearby Words

louie
louis
louisville
lounge
lounger
loungewear
loungy

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 16th century: of unknown origin; possibly related to the French word 'allonger' meaning to lengthen.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lounge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lounge
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