Synonyms

loungewear

American

[lounj-wair] / ˈlaʊndʒˌwɛər /

noun

articles of clothing suitable for wear during leisure time, especially in the home.

Etymology

Origin of loungewear

First recorded in 1955–60; lounge + wear

Example Sentences

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Same-store sales climbed 23% at Aerie, which sells loungewear and intimates as well as the activewear brand Offline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Fashion brands have jumped on the trend, offering loungewear styles that can work in a variety of settings.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

The brand debuted in 2019 with a line of shapewear and has since broadened its range to include loungewear and other fashion categories.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

What began as a collection of undergarments designed to give women a more flattering, contoured silhouette has swelled into a comprehensive apparel giant: There’s underwear, bras, swimwear, dresses, tees and tanks, loungewear and pajamas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024

Surprise, I like books and a $1.00 gift card from my favorite local bookstore will do you way more for me than the 25 bucks they waste on Walmart loungewear.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2023

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