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lounge

[ lounj ]

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verb (used without object)

lounged, lounging.

to pass time idly and indolently.
Synonyms: , , , ,
to rest or recline indolently; loll:
We lounged in the sun all afternoon.
to go or move in a leisurely, indolent manner; saunter (usually followed by around, along, off, etc.).

verb (used with object)

lounged, lounging.

to pass (time) in lounging (usually followed by away or out ):
to lounge away the afternoon.

noun

a sofa for reclining, sometimes backless, having a headrest at one end.
a place for sitting, waiting, smoking, etc., especially a large public room, as in a hotel, theater, or air terminal, often with adjoining washrooms.
a section on a train, plane, or ship having various club or social facilities.
a cocktail lounge.
Archaic. the act or a period of lounging.
Archaic. a lounging gait.

lounge

/ ��ʊ�Ի�� /

verb

intr; often foll by about or around to sit, lie, walk, or stand in a relaxed manner
to pass (time) lazily or idly

noun

1. a communal room in a hotel, ship, theatre, etc, used for waiting or relaxing in
2. ( as modifier )
  lounge chair
a living room in a private house
Also calledlounge barsaloon bar a more expensive bar in a pub or hotel
1. an expensive bar, esp in a hotel
2. short for cocktail lounge
a sofa or couch, esp one with a headrest and no back
the act or an instance of lounging

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Other Word Forms

��ǳܲԲ�y adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lounge¹

First recorded in 1500–10; origin uncertain

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lounge¹

C16: origin unknown

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Synonym Study

Lounge, loll, laze, and loaf can all be used to mean “to pass time idly.” But lounge implies a leaning or reclining posture, and an experience of comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment: When he was home, he preferred to lounge in his easy chair and watch TV. Loll also conveys a leaning posture: Visitors can loll on the grass in beanbag chairs or loungers. Laze suggests no particular posture, but a relaxed indulgence, as in We spent the summer swimming, surfing, and lazing under the sun, while loaf is sometimes used to convey idle wastefulness: I spent all of Sunday just loafing around the house.

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An element of romance permeates the Spotlight’s interior, with an intimate dance space and a sumptuous lounge area outfitted with Persian rugs, Victorian-style furniture and steam trunks that double as coffee tables.

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David's lounge is a riot of colour – on the floor of his living room are porcelain figurines, hundreds of yellowed newspapers and, balanced across the back of his settee, several thousand Barbie dolls.

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The normally bustling border crossing of Kasumulu remained noticeably quieter than usual with drivers seen relaxing in the shade of trees, while others played draughts or lounged in the back of their lorries.

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Once the match is over, guests are invited upstairs to a lounge area, which is fully equipped with a stage and a live DJ, to continue hanging out.

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As she thumbs through legal sheets, throwing out old stuff that’s not funny anymore, her two cats and dog lounge lazily on the couch beside her.

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