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noun

Definition of loungenext
as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters the kids were stretched out on the lounge watching TV

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verb

ˈlau̇nj How to pronounce lounge (audio)
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as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building

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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing after putting in tons of overtime at the office, all we wanted to do on vacation was lounge around

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How does the verb lounge differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of lounge are idle, laze, loaf, and loll. While all these words mean "to spend time doing nothing," lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

he lounged against the wall

When would idle be a good substitute for lounge?

The meanings of idle and lounge largely overlap; however, idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

When could laze be used to replace lounge?

While the synonyms laze and lounge are close in meaning, laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

When is it sensible to use loaf instead of lounge?

In some situations, the words loaf and lounge are roughly equivalent. However, loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

In what contexts can loll take the place of lounge?

The words loll and lounge can be used in similar contexts, but loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

lolling on the couch

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Recent Examples of lounge
Noun
Premium lounges often do have direct views of competition and ongoing access to fancier food and drink. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Despite long lines and packed seating, travelers keep flocking to airport lounges for one key perk. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
The 46-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a series of photos from her birthday trip to paradise, including one of her lounging in her bikini. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The thick foam cushion is comfortable for long reading, lounging, and work-from-home sessions. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lounge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
  1. couch
  2. relax
  3. bum
  4. sofa
  5. rest
  6. chill
  7. bask
  8. laze
Noun
  • For over a year, 50 women slept on bunk beds in an area that’s now a computer/community room decorated with mid-century modern couches and chairs.
    — Trevor Morgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Hargitay says as August arranges himself, supine, on a nearby couch.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of couch
Verb
  • This not only improves blow flow in one particular region but also relaxes and widens blood vessels throughout the body, Kloner says.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Their homes were not like the large estates found in wealthier Colorado mountain towns, but smaller structures where their blue-collar families went to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • My conversation partner returned, somehow unable to bum even a single cigarette from anyone at this party.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
  • I'mPhaedra Trethan, bummed out to hear one of my favorite baseball announcers has been let go in a round of ESPN layoffs.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of bum
Noun
  • This modular set includes a spacious sectional sofa, a loveseat, and a matching wood-top coffee table.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The entrance opens onto the living room, which contains a sofa and space for a TV and/or some cabinetry to be installed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sofa
Verb
  • Last year, the park said the plane now rests at shallower depths that do not require technical dive expertise.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The remains were supposed to be cremated, returned to the donor's family or laid to rest in a cemetery, according to court documents.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rest
Verb
  • Add vanilla if desired, mix well and chill for one hour before serving in chilled parfait cups.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Then there's support for the optional Polar Cooler, which routes chilled air toward the extruder and filament path to reduce heat creep during hotter chamber operation—further reinforcing the Max 4’s focus on sustained high-temperature printing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of chill
Verb
  • What went down Dickens shared a video of himself surprising the Nature Gurlz, a beloved group of women who meet up weekday mornings to bask in the great outdoors.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The new owners can bask in the aura of the Lakers’ storied history, celebrity fans, and overall glitz.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bask
Verb
  • The colony also has a population of New Zealand fur seals that laze around the rocks frequented by flocks of seabirds.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The pigs that would soon enough become lunch lazed in the compost-pile mud in front of a five-star-hotel-worthy view of the Cretan Sea.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of laze

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