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lounge
- pronunciation:
- laUnj
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
lounged, lounges, lounging |
| definition 1: |
to lie, sit, walk, or the like lazily or leisurely (often fol. by around or along).
He just lounges around all day.- synonyms:
- lie, loaf, loll
- similar words:
- dally, dilly-dally, idle, laze, lollygag, recline, repose, slouch, sprawl, vegetate
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| definition 2: |
to spend one's time relaxing.
- similar words:
- idle, laze, lie, loaf, relax, rest
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| related words: |
couch, stretch, wallow |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to spend (a period of time) relaxing (usu. fol. by away or out).
She lounged the day away.- similar words:
- dally, dawdle, idle, laze, linger, loaf, trifle
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a room or area, as in a hotel, train station, or the like, where patrons can relax, wait, or smoke.
- synonyms:
- waiting room
- similar words:
- antechamber, anteroom, cocktail lounge, den, foyer, lobby, parlor, reception room, saloon, sitting room
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| definition 2: |
a couch, often lacking a back and having one elevated end or a headrest.
- similar words:
- chaise, chaise longue, couch, davenport, daybed, divan, ottoman, settee, sofa, studio couch
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| definition 3: |
an establishment that serves liquor; bar.
a cocktail lounge- synonyms:
- cocktail lounge, nightclub
- similar words:
- bar, barroom, cabaret, pub, taproom
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| definition 4: |
a public lavatory.
- synonyms:
- restroom
- similar words:
- bathroom, can, ladies' room, lavatory, men's room, powder room, toilet, washroom
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| definition 5: |
(chiefly British) a room in a home used mainly for relaxing or entertaining guests; living room.
They're watching television in the lounge. |
| related words: |
bath |
| derivations: |
loungy (adj.), lounger (n.) |
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