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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

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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lounge
Noun
Liles-Brown said Channel 24 will have a VIP lounge room similar to Good Luck Lounge, Ace of Spades’ adjoining cocktail lounge. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025 Enjoy traditional Nigerian cuisine within the backdrop of a sleek, modern, and upscale lounge. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Cristina lounges about between scenes in velvet frocks and jackets, tended by a criminally obliging doctor, like a figure from Hollywood’s Babylonian era. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025 Its modular design means that it can be pulled apart and turned into part-seat, part-coffee table, or pushed together for extra room to lounge. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lounge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
Noun
  • By this point, Brody is sitting too; Chapman stands to take a picture of him and his parents on the couch across from Madison’s.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
  • This vegan leather option switches from a couch to a futon that’s only about 6 inches wider than a twin bed for a compact and reliable furniture piece.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The free form pool complex is a great place to escape and relax, with multiple private areas, and it’s hardly ever crowded since there are so few rooms—and each has its own pool as well.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In difficult times, inappropriate optimism can disarm and relax us—and substitute for actions that could actually bring about that sunny imagined future.
    Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • When wrapped in leather, a low-sitting sofa (a trademark of midcentury design) fits right alongside a western-esque feature fireplace.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The woman told cops that Mong kept a gun under the sofa cushions or in his pocket.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Parton wrote Monday on Instagram that Dean will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The Technology Stack Enabling Change Modern checkout systems rest on sophisticated technology infrastructure that enables unprecedented customization and flexibility.
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Out of stuff that didn’t make it, there was one character that I was really bummed didn’t get on.
    Andy Hoglund, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Release date, cast, more Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, more stars flock to Thom Browne's NYFW show 'Really bummed out:' Beverly Ortega explains sudden departure from 'The Bachelor' 'The Amazing Race' Season 37 cast Find details on the entire Season 37 cast here.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The rapper is basking in the glow of a hugely successful February.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Russian officials, meanwhile, are basking in Washington's attention and offering words of support for Trump's stance.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Willem Dafoe is also chilling by the bar, which has since closed as everyone starts shuffling to their seats.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The adults chill and maybe have a High Noon and some chips while the kids play and look for sand crabs and boogie board and climb the rocks.
    Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Without his glasses, Bear even mistakes Giraffe, lazing in a long, almost fully reclined deck chair, for a snake.
    Barney Saltzberg, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
  • And boredom, for a team that occasionally stumbles through late-game offense and lazes its way into too many 3s, can be a killer.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2024

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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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