- present participle of lounge.
lounging
Americanadjective
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(of a garment) worn for leisure, as at home.
lounging robe; lounging jacket.
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lacking energy or vigor; relaxed.
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He opens “Digger” lounging in a bed soaked with cat pee, tempting an elderly feline named Maggie to lick wet chow from his gnarled pinkie nail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
The GIFs of the Owens’ Massachusetts estate, with its cozy fireplaces perfect for pajama lounging, still blow up Tumblr every October.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The house is set on a 7,645-square-foot lot with a swimming pool in the backyard and ample room for lounging.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Yet in one ad on Saylor’s social-media feed, a woman was lounging on a tropical beach, supposedly funding a lifestyle entirely through Stretch dividends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Ben Meeker was lounging in the chandlery one day when Dr. Bentley stopped by.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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