lounging

[ loun-jing ]

/ ˈlaʊn dʒɪŋ /

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adjective

(of a garment) worn for leisure, as at home: lounging robe; lounging jacket.

lacking energy or vigor; relaxed.

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Origin of lounging

First recorded in 1665–75; lounge + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM lounging

loung·ing·ly, adverbun·loung·ing, adjective

Words nearby lounging

lounge lizard, lounge music, lounger, lounge suit, loungewear, lounging, Lounsbury, loup, loupcervier, loupe, loup-garou

How to use lounging in a sentence

Once the slippers have reached a full charge, you can unplug them and start walking—or lounging—for hours.
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This silk sleep set is designed for elegant lounging and is sure to make waking up a glamorous affair even if you’re just working from home.
37 Gifts to Buy This Mother's Day for Every Type of Mom in Your Life|Melissa Locker|May 3, 2021|Time
It’s a key layer for all the activities I do, from mountaineering and ultrarunning to skiing and coffee-shop lounging.
Long-Term Review: These Are the Best Women's Fleeces|Anna Callaghan|April 13, 2021|Outside Online
Jim had to cajole me, as it was already late, and I was lounging around in sweats, book in hand.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything|Liz Seccuro|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But when she opened the door, a harem of toned and dreaded hip-hop dancers were lounging on couches staring at her.
How Aidy Bryant Stealthily Became Your Favorite ‘Saturday Night Live’ Star|Kevin Fallon|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You see, we open with Olivia lounging with her white hat and a copy of Gone Girl on the beach.
‘Scandal’ Review: Olivia Pope Has Lost Her Damn Mind|Kevin Fallon|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lounging about the back was an ever-rotating cast of Merry Pranksters, as the passengers of Furthur were called.
On the Road With Kesey's (Drug-Free) Acid Test|Nina Strochlic|August 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The living room is inexplicably empty, boasting only a blonde woman lounging on a bare floor mattress.
Why Women Want Hollywood Lothario Wilmer Valderrama|Amy Zimmerman|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Aristide washed and powdered Jean himself, the landlord lounging by, pipe in mouth, administering suggestions.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
He was lounging on his sofa by the window, his eyes closed, while these thoughts flashed through him.
The Wave|Algernon Blackwood
Beneath the portico, numbers of servants and retainers were lounging about, enjoying the fresco.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
Even the Chinese shrimp-pickers were lounging on the beach before their little shack village.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Avoid lounging attitudes, they are indelicate, except in your own private apartment.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley