Lounge
/laʊndʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo spend time relaxing or doing something in a relaxed way.
/laʊndʒ/
To relax in a leisurely way.
They lounged by the pool all afternoon.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're on a comfy sofa after a long day. Lounging means chilling out, relaxing, maybe watching TV or reading a book, with no rush!
👶 For kids: To sit or lie down and relax in a comfy way.
More Examples
After a long day at work, I like to lounge on the couch.
The cat was lounging in the sunbeam.
How It's Used
"She louged on the beach, enjoying the sun."
"Passengers can lounge in the airport's VIP area."
A room designed for relaxation, often in a public place.
/laʊndʒ/
A public room or area.
The airport lounge was quiet and comfortable.
💡 Simply: A lounge is like a special room, usually in a hotel, airport, or club, where you can sit and relax, maybe have a drink, and be comfortable.
👶 For kids: A comfy room where people can sit and relax.
More Examples
The hotel has a beautiful lounge with a fireplace.
We met in the lounge before the conference.
How It's Used
"We waited in the airport lounge for our flight."
"The hotel lounge offers complimentary drinks."
Idioms & expressions
lounge around
To spend time relaxing and doing nothing much.
"I just wanted to lounge around at home all day."
lounge lizard
A person who spends a lot of time in bars or clubs, often in a lazy or aimless way.
"He was something of a lounge lizard, always trying to pick up women at the bar."
From French *lancer* ('to throw oneself') and Italian *lanciare*, meaning 'to throw, hurl, or recline'. The word evolved to describe a space for relaxed reclining or a relaxed way of being.
The term ‘lounge’ has been used since the late 18th century to describe a place or an act of reclining. Initially associated with leisure activities of the upper class, the meaning evolved to common use across all contexts.
Memory tip
Think of a comfortable *lounge* chair; it invites you to relax.