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lounger

 

[ ˈlaʊndʒər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,542, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.