loungewear

noun

lounge·​wear ˈlau̇nj-ˌwer How to pronounce loungewear (audio)
: informal clothing usually designed to be worn at home

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Since loungewear is meant to be comfortable, Storq only sources fabrics that are breathable, soft, and stretchy. Casey Clark, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025 Thick and toasty, the loungewear can be dressed up with dark-wash denim and white sneakers for an afternoon of sightseeing and exploring a new town. Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 Offerings include girls’ and boys’ pieces ranging in size from preemie and newborn to toddler, in addition to mommy-and-me matching pajamas and loungewear for adults: sweatshirts, sweatpants, tank tops and PJ sets (for both women and men). Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024 On that note, customers can also save up to 50% on bedding and loungewear and 10% on bath and body as well as pajamas and robes. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loungewear 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loungewear was circa 1957

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“Loungewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loungewear. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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