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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The sil-nylon fabric pitches directly over and around the bike, supported by two telescoping side poles, the saddle and a front frame component at the foot of the lounger. New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025 Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman. Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025 As the day winds down, catch the sunset from a bayside lounger, sip on a mocktail at Lido Bayside Grill, and then kickback at the outdoor firepit lounge. Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025 To fill your free time, bike around the grounds, grab a lounger by the 108-foot infinity pool, or head to the spa, the hotel’s pièce de résistance. Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 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 18 Apr. 2025.

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