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lounger
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lounge  (lounj)
v. lounged, loung·ing, loung·es
v.intr.
1. To move or act in a lazy, relaxed way; loll: lounging on the sofa; lounged around in pajamas.
2. To pass time idly: lounged in Venice till June.
v.tr.
To pass (time) in a lazy, relaxed, or idle way: lounged the day away.
n.
1. A public waiting room, as in a hotel or an air terminal, often having smoking or lavatory facilities.
2. A cocktail lounge.
3.
a. A living room.
b. A lobby.
4. A long couch, especially one having no back and a headrest at one end.

[Possibly from French s'allonger, to stretch out, from Old French alongier, to lengthen, from Medieval Latin allongre : Latin ad-, ad- + Latin longus, long; see long1.]

lounger n.

lounger [ˈlaʊndʒə]
n
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) a comfortable sometimes adjustable couch or extending chair designed for someone to relax on
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a loose comfortable leisure garment
3. a person who lounges
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.loungerlounger - someone who wastes time              
do-nothing, idler, layabout, loafer, bum - person who does no work; "a lazy bum"
2.loungerlounger - an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it
armchair - chair with a support on each side for arms
3.lounger - an article of clothing designed for comfort and leisure wear
loungewear - clothing suitable for relaxation
Translations
lounger [ˈlaʊndʒəʳ] Ngandul m, haragán/ana m/f
lounger
n
Nichtstuer(in) m(f), → Faulenzer(in) m(f)
(Brit: = reclining chair) → Ruhesessel m
lounger [ˈlaʊndʒəʳ] nlettino da spiaggia
lounger [ˈlaʊndʒəʳ] nlettino da spiaggia


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