lounger

noun

loung·​er ˈlau̇n-jər How to pronounce lounger (audio)
Synonyms of loungernext
1
: one that lounges
especially : idler
2
: an article of clothing or furniture designed for comfort and leisure use

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Amenities and experiences Guests who wish to prise themselves away from the scalloped sun umbrellas and plush loungers for a day can arrange trips to neighboring islands or take the shuttle into town. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The plastic fronds of a six-foot-tall blowup palm tree shaded the tubbers’ heads, and a folding beach lounger sat unattended nearby. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 The spa has 11 treatment rooms; a salt cave; experience showers that cycle through temperature, light and scent; a Finnish sauna; a hydrotherapy pool; and heated marble loungers that are dangerously easy to fall asleep on. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Neptune Spa’s hydroplayground is its true selling point, offering experiences such as showers, an aroma steam bath, a Finnish sauna, an expansive jacuzzi, and a relaxation room with heated loungers. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lounger

Word History

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lounger was in 1508

Phrases Containing lounger

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