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lounge
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- pronunciation:
- laUnj
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lounges, lounging, lounged |
| definition 1: |
to spend one's time relaxing.
My mom wants to just lounge on the beach for a week.- similar words:
- idle, lie, loaf, relax, rest
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| definition 2: |
to lie or sit in a lazy way (often followed by "around").
He just lounges around on the sofa all day.- synonyms:
- lie, loaf, loll
- similar words:
- idle, recline, slouch, sprawl
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| related words: |
stretch, wallow |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a room or area where people can relax or wait.
We waited in the hotel lounge until our room was ready.- synonyms:
- waiting room
- similar words:
- den, lobby, parlor
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| definition 2: |
a long seat or couch. Some lounges have no back or arms. Other lounges have one end that is raised or a headrest.
- similar words:
- couch, sofa
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| definition 3: |
a British word for a room in a home used mainly for relaxing or entertaining guests. "Lounge" often has the same meaning as "living room."
They're watching television in the lounge. |
| related words: |
bath |
| derivations: |
loungy (adj.), lounger (n.) |
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