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lounging

American  
[loun-jing] / ˈlaʊn dʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of a garment) worn for leisure, as at home.

    lounging robe; lounging jacket.

  2. lacking energy or vigor; relaxed.


Other Word Forms

  • loungingly adverb
  • unlounging adjective

Etymology

Origin of lounging

First recorded in 1665–75; lounge + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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A grotesque, charred silhouette, reclining, with one knee raised, as if lounging on one of Marseille's nearby beaches.

From BBC

This isn’t the only lounging space in the dwelling, the property has another living area on the bottom floor that features carpeted flooring, two windows, and wood crown molding.

From MarketWatch

Yet another lounging space comes complete with a grand piano and light blue crown molding.

From MarketWatch

They’re floating, lounging, comfortable water chairs that can be used in your backyard pool, river, or tied to the back of a boat.

From Salon

I see monkeys swatting at the sails, cats lounging on the bow, and a four-armed gorilla sweeping the deck.

From Literature