Lounger

Pronunciation: /ˈlaʊŋər/

Definitions of lounger

noun a comfortable chair or sofa for reclining or resting

Example Sentences

A1 I like to relax on the lounger by the pool.

A2 She bought a new lounger for her backyard to enjoy the sunshine.

B1 The hotel provided comfortable loungers for guests to use by the beach.

B2 The cruise ship had luxurious loungers on the deck for passengers to sunbathe.

C1 The designer lounger in the living room added a touch of elegance to the decor.

C2 After a long day at work, he would unwind on the plush lounger in his home theater room.

Examples of lounger in a Sentence

formal The hotel lobby was furnished with elegant loungers for guests to relax in.

informal I love kicking back on the lounger by the pool with a good book.

slang Let's snag a couple of loungers at the beach and soak up the sun.

figurative He's always been a lounger, never one to take on too much responsibility.

Grammatical Forms of lounger

• past tense: lounged
• plural: loungers
• comparative: lounger
• superlative: loungest
• present tense: lounges
• future tense: will lounge
• perfect tense: have lounged
• continuous tense: is lounging
• singular: lounger
• positive degree: lounger
• infinitive: to lounge
• gerund: lounging
• participle: lounging

Origin and Evolution of lounger

First Known Use: 1709 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'lounger' originated from the French word 'longeur' meaning 'long chair'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lounger' came to refer to a comfortable piece of furniture for reclining or sitting in a relaxed manner, and later extended to describe a person who spends a lot of time resting or idling.