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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In the video, Dominique B can be seen on one side of the screen, lounging in a chair.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
There are standout restaurants, plenty of outdoor recreation—from ice fishing in the winter to lakeside lounging in the summer—and a general sense that you don’t need much of a plan to enjoy yourself.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
The shoot in question captured the couple in their element: living their lives inside their home, showing them in their pajamas and brushing their teeth, lounging on the couch, and making coffee in the kitchen.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
From the time she checked in to the time she checked out, she was either sleeping or lounging.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
The lounging walruses groaned as she passed by, but they were too comfortable to move.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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