lounging

[ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ]

lounging Definition

  • 1to spend time relaxing and doing very little
  • 2to stand, sit, or lie in a lazy or relaxed way

Using lounging: Examples

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

  • Example

    She spent the whole day lounging on the beach.

  • Example

    He was lounging on the sofa watching TV.

  • Example

    They were lounging around the pool all afternoon.

lounging Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for lounging

Idioms Using lounging

  • make oneself at home (in a place)

    to relax and behave as if one were in one's own home

    Example

    As soon as she arrived, she made herself at home, lounging on the sofa and helping herself to snacks.

  • to relax and not worry too much about anything

    Example

    After a long week at work, he decided to take it easy and spend the weekend lounging around the house.

  • to relax and do nothing

    Example

    He spent the whole day kicking back on the couch, watching TV and eating junk food.

Phrases with lounging

  • lounge chair

    a comfortable chair designed for sitting in a relaxed way

    Example

    I love to sit in my lounge chair and read a book.

  • a type of easy listening music that is often played in hotel lobbies, elevators, and lounges

    Example

    The lounge music playing in the background created a relaxing atmosphere.

  • lounge suit

    a type of men's suit that is less formal than a business suit, typically worn for leisure activities

    Example

    He wore a lounge suit to the wedding instead of a tuxedo.

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Summary: lounging in Brief

'Lounging' [ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ] refers to spending time relaxing and doing very little, often while standing, sitting, or lying in a lazy or relaxed way. It can be used to describe activities like sunbathing or watching TV, as in 'She spent the whole day lounging on the beach.' 'Lounging' also appears in phrases like 'lounge chair,' 'lounge music,' and 'lounge suit,' which denote comfort and relaxation. Idioms like 'make oneself at home,' 'take it easy,' and 'kick back' are also associated with 'lounging.'

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