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loungewear

[ ˈlaʊndʒwɛər ]

Noun

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comfortable clothing

Loungewear is a type of clothing designed for relaxing at home. It is usually made from soft and comfortable materials such as cotton or fleece. Loungewear can include items like sweatpants, hoodies, and oversized t-shirts.

Synonyms

casualwear, homewear, leisurewear.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
loungewear	Use for clothing designed for comfort while relaxing at home, often including items like soft pants and loose tops. She changed into her loungewear as soon as she got home from work. His collection of loungewear is perfect for cozy nights in.
casualwear	Refers to informal clothing that is suitable for everyday activities but still presentable for going out in public, such as jeans, t-shirts, and casual shoes. For the office BBQ, casualwear like jeans and a polo shirt is appropriate. On the weekend, she usually opts for casualwear to run errands.
homewear	Specifically designed for wearing at home, homewear is typically comfortable and relaxed but may include items that you wouldn't necessarily sleep in, such as house dresses or light robes. He spends most of his weekends lounging in homewear. She prefers homewear for her evenings after a long day.
leisurewear	Refers to clothing intended for both relaxation and active leisure activities, such as exercising or going for a walk. It includes items like track pants, hoodies, and sporty tops. The new collection of leisurewear is perfect for both working out and relaxing. He packed his leisurewear for the weekend trip to the cabin.

Examples of usage

I like to wear loungewear while watching movies on the couch.
She prefers loungewear over formal attire when working from home.

Translations

Translations of the word "loungewear" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roupa de ficar em casa

🇮🇳 आरामदायक कपड़े

🇩🇪 Freizeitkleidung

🇮🇩 pakaian santai

🇺🇦 домашній одяг

🇵🇱 odzież domowa

🇯🇵 ルームウェア

🇫🇷 vêtements d'intérieur

🇪🇸 ropa de estar en casa

🇹🇷 rahat kıyafet

🇰🇷 라운지웨어

🇸🇦 ملابس مريحة

🇨🇿 domácí oblečení

🇸🇰 domáce oblečenie

🇨🇳 家居服

🇸🇮 domača oblačila

🇮🇸 heimaföt

🇰🇿 үйге арналған киім

🇬🇪 სახლის ტანსაცმელი

🇦🇿 ev geyimi

🇲🇽 ropa para estar en casa

Etymology

The term 'loungewear' originated in the early 20th century, initially referring to clothing worn for lounging or relaxing indoors. It gained popularity in the 21st century as a fashion trend, with many brands offering stylish loungewear collections.