lounger

/'laundʤə/
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lounger

A woman relaxes on a poolside lounger with a book.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who spends time in a relaxed, lazy, or idle manner: A "lounger" is someone who lounges, typically characterized by a lack of purposeful activity or a tendency to relax indolently.
    • A type of chair designed for reclining: A "lounger" is an armchair or long chair, often adjustable, that is made for comfortable relaxation.
    • An item of comfortable, casual clothing: A "lounger" can refer to a garment, such as a robe or loungewear, intended for wearing at home during leisure time.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Person):
    • He was a perpetual lounger, always found on the sofa instead of at work.
    • The café was full of afternoon loungers reading newspapers.
  • Noun (Furniture):
    • She stretched out on the poolside lounger to sunbathe.
    • We bought a new leather lounger for the living room.
  • Noun (Clothing):
    • This soft cotton lounger is perfect for lazy Sunday mornings.
Advanced Usage
  • "Beach/pool lounger": A specific type of chair, often made of plastic or wood with a fabric sling, used for lying beside a pool or on a beach.
    • All the beach loungers were occupied by noon.
  • Used attributively: The word can describe things associated with lounging.
    • The hotel offered a lounger chair on every balcony.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lounge (verb): To stand, sit, or lie in a relaxed or lazy way.
    • He likes to lounge on the couch after dinner.
  • Lounge (noun): A room in a house, hotel, or airport for relaxation; also, the act of lounging.
    • Let's meet in the departure lounge.
  • Loungewear (noun): Casual, comfortable clothing typically worn at home.
    • She changed into her loungewear after work.
Synonyms
  • Idler: A person who avoids work or spends time doing nothing.
  • Loafer: A person who idles time away.
  • Recliner: A type of armchair that tilts back.
  • Robe / Dressing gown: A loose piece of clothing worn for lounging.
Phrasal Verbs / Related Phrases
  • Lounge about/around: To spend time relaxing and doing very little.
    • He spent the whole weekend just lounging around the house.
Related Idioms
  • "A lounge lizard": (Idiom, somewhat dated) A man who spends his time idly in fashionable social venues, often with the aim of meeting wealthy people.
    • In the 1920s, he was known as a lounge lizard in the city's jazz clubs.
lounger

A woman relaxes on a poolside lounger with a book.

Noun
  1. an article of clothing designed for comfort and leisure wear
  2. an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it
  3. someone who wastes time

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