lounge

Meanings

Verb

Noun

  • A place where one can lounge; an area, establishment, house etc. where loungers gather and where one can relax and be at ease.
  • The act of someone who lounges; idle reclining.
  • The living room or sitting room of a house.
  • A large comfortable seat for two or three people or more, a sofa or couch; also called lounge chair.
  • A waiting room in an office, airport etc.
  • An establishment, similar to a bar, that serves alcohol and often plays background music or shows television.

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Origin

  • Origin uncertain, possibly from French s'allonger ("to lie down"). Compare French longer

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