lounger

noun

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

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With one spoonful, you can be transported to your favorite camping spot, onto a Southern beach, to a poolside lounger, or all the way to Italy. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 The pool-scape is the most quintessentially Palm Springs area of the home, lined with loungers under the meringue yellow umbrellas and encompassing a hot tub that lights up for night-time swims. Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2025 Beyond the showers, the space opens into a scene that is sensory-rich, an spectrum of pools, loungers, and wellness rooms arranged in a thoughtful, immersive layout. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 Hang in the pool, kick back in an oversized lounger, and soak up the rooftop’s bay and ocean views. Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lounger

Word History

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lounger was in 1508

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“Lounger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lounger. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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