laze

verb

ˈlāz How to pronounce laze (audio)
Definition of lazenext
as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing the kind of sultry August day that makes you want to do nothing but laze

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How does the verb laze differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of laze are idle, loaf, loll, and lounge. While all these words mean "to spend time doing nothing," laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

When is idle a more appropriate choice than laze?

The words idle and laze can be used in similar contexts, but idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

When can loaf be used instead of laze?

The synonyms loaf and laze are sometimes interchangeable, but 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

When would loll be a good substitute for laze?

In some situations, the words loll and laze are roughly equivalent. However, 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

When is it sensible to use lounge instead of laze?

While in some cases nearly identical to laze, 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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of laze About 73 percent of respondents say that rangefinders capable of lazing targets beyond 1,000 yards align with fair-chase considerations and support their use in hunting. —Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025 And if that interest is lazing by the beach, transfers to local beach clubs will be offered as well. —Laurie Werner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Bask in the sound of lapping waves from the king-size bed, or laze in a hammock overlooking the water. —Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025 About 73 percent of respondents say that rangefinders capable of lazing targets beyond 1,000 yards align with fair-chase considerations and support their use in hunting. —Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laze
  1. lounge
  2. relax
  3. chill
  4. stroll
  5. bum
  6. loll
  7. idle
  8. dawdle
Verb
  • There are two types of people in the summer: those who like to lounge at the beach, and others who want to get their hair wet and feet sandy, taking a dip in the ocean.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • The playful pup seems full of energy but is also happy to lounge around with his new owner.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Definition of lounge
Verb
  • You First Blanco and Gomez got engaged in December 2024 Benny Blanco just wants to relax!
    — Marina Watts, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • The decision appeared to relax a clampdown on America’s second-largest international student group.
    — Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Definition of relax
Verb
  • After baking, chilling them in the fridge for an hour locks in moisture and gives them a dense, chewy texture.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
  • Limoncello, a lemon liqueur made from zest and sugar, has long been served chilled after meals.
    — Rachel King, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Definition of chill
Verb
  • The elephant strolled in from the nearby national park, Kha Yai, and is a familiar sight in the Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand, the Associated Press reported.
    — Rachel Flynn, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • It’s said that as a young and then unknown designer, Christian Dior, strolled past the Hôtel Plaza Athénée on a breezy afternoon.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • The graduate is not only bummed about the sister’s absence.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 25 May 2025
  • Everyone — from those actually paying to the ones still bumming a log-in — wants to know how Netflix and other streaming services’ crackdowns on password sharing affect them.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Definition of bum
Verb
  • That section once held a restaurant, a public restroom building, and several sea lion viewing holes — openings in the decking used to watch the pinnipeds lolling on the crossbeams below.
    — Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
  • An even larger group of sea lions is seen swimming or lolling on the beach at another site, Seal Bay on the island’s southeast coast.
    — Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Definition of loll
Verb
  • Cops responded at 3:56 a.m. to a report that a vehicle was idling by the roadside near the intersection of Woodland and Irving streets, its driver apparently unconscious.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
  • Forget circling for parking or idling in tight corners—residents drive into a bay, and the system takes over.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
Definition of idle
Verb
  • Some of this feels more like dawdling: What's the point of Stick's cynical old buddy (Marc Maron) getting trapped under a fold-out bed?
    — Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • According to PitchBook, venture capital deals dawdled in 2024—fewer funding deals took place, but those that did tended to have higher valuations.
    — Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of dawdle

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“Laze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laze. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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