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lounge
- pronunciation:
- laUnj
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lounged, lounges, lounging |
| definition: |
to lie down, sit, or walk in a lazy or very relaxed way (often followed by "around" or "along").
He just lounges around on the sofa all day.- synonyms:
- lie, loaf, loll
- similar words:
- idle, recline, slouch, sprawl
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| related words: |
stretch, wallow |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a room or area where people can relax or wait.
We waited in the hotel lounge until our room was ready.- similar words:
- den, lobby, parlor
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| definition 2: |
a long seat or couch. Some lounges have no back or arms. Other lounges have one end that is raised or a headrest.
- similar words:
- couch, sofa
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| definition 3: |
a British word for a room in a home used mainly for relaxing or entertaining guests. Lounge often has the same meaning as living room.
They're watching television in the lounge. |
| related words: |
bath |
| derivations: |
loungy (adj.), lounger (n.) |
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