Lounger: meaning, definitions and examples
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lounger
[ ˈlaʊndʒər ]
furniture
A comfortable piece of furniture for sitting or reclining.
Synonyms
chaise lounge, daybed, recliner
Examples of usage
- The hotel lobby had several loungers for guests to relax on.
- She spent the afternoon reading on the lounger by the pool.
person
A person who spends a lot of time resting or relaxing.
Synonyms
idler, loungewear enthusiast, relaxation aficionado
Examples of usage
- He's known as the office lounger, always taking breaks and napping.
- She's a lounger at heart, preferring to unwind with a good book.
Translations
Translations of the word "lounger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 espreguiçadeira
🇮🇳 लाउंजर
🇩🇪 Liegestuhl
🇮🇩 kursi santai
🇺🇦 шезлонг
🇵🇱 leżak
🇯🇵 ラウンジャー
🇫🇷 transat
🇪🇸 tumbona
🇹🇷 şezlong
🇰🇷 라운저
🇸🇦 كرسي استرخاء
🇨🇿 lehátko
🇸🇰 lehátko
🇨🇳 躺椅
🇸🇮 ležalnik
🇮🇸 sólbekkur
🇰🇿 шезлонг
🇬🇪 შეზლონგი
🇦🇿 şezlong
🇲🇽 tumbona
Word origin
The word 'lounger' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the verb 'lounge' meaning to 'lie, sit, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way'. It was initially used to describe a type of sofa for reclining, and later extended to refer to a person who spends a lot of time relaxing or idling.