lounge

[laʊndʒ]

lounge Definition

  • 1a public room in a hotel, theater, or club where people can sit and relax
  • 2a comfortable seat for sitting or lying down
  • 3to spend time relaxing in a lazy way

Using lounge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lounge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I was lounging on the sofa all day.

  • Example

    The hotel has a lounge area for guests to relax in.

  • Example

    She was lounging by the pool, sipping a cocktail.

  • Example

    He lounged in his chair, reading a book.

lounge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lounge

Antonyms for lounge

Idioms Using lounge

  • put your feet up (in the lounge)

    to relax and take it easy

    Example

    After a long day at work, I like to put my feet up in the lounge and watch TV.

  • a musical performance that is low-key and relaxed, often performed in a small venue

    Example

    They started out as a lounge act, playing in small bars and clubs before making it big.

  • to spend time relaxing in a lazy way

    Example

    We spent the whole weekend lounging around the house, watching movies and eating junk food.

Phrases with lounge

  • lounge suit

    a type of men's suit worn for informal occasions

    Example

    He wore a lounge suit to the wedding.

  • a man who spends his time in a leisurely and sedentary manner, especially one who frequents fashionable places

    Example

    He was a lounge lizard, always hanging out at the bar and chatting up women.

  • a waiting area in an airport where passengers can relax before their flight

    Example

    We spent our layover in the airport lounge, enjoying the free snacks and drinks.

Origins of lounge

from the Old French 'longe', meaning 'a long chair'

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Summary: lounge in Brief

The term 'lounge' [laʊndʒ] refers to a public room in a hotel, theater, or club where people can sit and relax, or a comfortable seat for sitting or lying down. It can also be used as a verb to describe spending time relaxing in a lazy way. 'Lounge' extends into phrases like 'airport lounge,' and idioms like 'put your feet up (in the lounge),' denoting relaxation, and 'lounge lizard,' describing a man who frequents fashionable places.

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