lounger

[ loun-jer ]

noun

1. a person or thing that lounges.
2. Informal. a lounging lounge robe.
3. lounge chair.

lounger

/ ˈlaʊndʒə /

noun

1. a comfortable sometimes adjustable couch or extending chair designed for someone to relax on
2. a loose comfortable leisure garment
3. a person who lounges

Word History and Origins

Origin of lounger¹

First recorded in 1500–10; lounge + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The lounger was not marketed as an infant sleep product and includes warnings against unsupervised use.

From Washington Post

The recalled products include the Boppy Original and Preferred newborn loungers and the Pottery Barn Kids Boppy newborn lounger.

From Washington Post

The lounger is described as “the perfect place for baby to hang out during awake time when you need a hands-free moment,” according to the company’s website.

From Washington Post

He was nothing but a Sunday lounger, like the others, like myself.

From The Daily Beast

Behind him, a lobby lounger moved over to the elevator boy, jerking his chin in Wilson Lamb's direction as he asked a question.

From Project Gutenberg

"That old nag won't forget the lesson the young marquis gave him for some time, I'll be bound," remarked one lounger.

From Project Gutenberg

Another lounger at Pfaff's whose name has become famous in the world of letters was William Winter, who was sometimes a visitor.

From Project Gutenberg

They included, of course, the camp; and every lounger who could obtain leave for the night came crowding in upon us.

From Project Gutenberg

The windows of the rooms on that side, lately occupied by Provis, were dark and still, and there was no lounger in Garden Court.

From Project Gutenberg

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