lounging 1 of 3

adjective

as in loafing

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lounging

2 of 3

noun

as in lolling

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lounging

3 of 3

verb

present participle of lounge
1
as in relaxing
to refrain from labor or exertion the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building

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2
as in lazing
to spend time doing nothing after putting in tons of overtime at the office, all we wanted to do on vacation was lounge around

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Recent Examples of lounging
Noun
Additional highlights include two more fireplaces and a three-car garage, plus a landscaped backyard with a swimming pool and ample patio space for alfresco lounging and dining areas. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 Wear lounging, during long shifts, or layering under dresses, tights, or skirts. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 The 53-year-old supermodel turned up the temperature in a new Instagram photo featuring her lounging poolside, wearing nothing but a small pair of black bikini bottoms. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 This one can be rearranged to suit nearly any layout, and has extra cushioning in the padded backrests and armrests for cozy lounging. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 There’s plenty of intimate bars and lounges, and outdoor space - not just for viewing wildlife or lounging, but also for swimming in an infinity pool or soaking in one of four hot tubs (two by the cool outdoor Sky Bar). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Featuring various zones of native vegetation alongside bougainvillea and jacarandas, the park is dotted with generous public seating and has an amphitheater for outdoor events or general lounging. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 If the Kova is all about cloud-like lounging, the Barton gives you a more structured take on comfort. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 The Sidecar lounges are a new design, targeting solo and small groups of travelers who are looking for a quicker pit stop as opposed to long-term lounging. — Jason Stauffer,brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Before the sexy spectacle began livestreaming, Bündchen appeared in a video, lounging on a couch in pink lingerie, the ocean behind her. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 At the stern, the line’s signature ocean lounge is fitted with fold-out terraces that open to create an expansive waterside area for lounging or watersports. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 Your Photography by Kimberly Kalan Maison Flambeau has multiple outdoor dining and lounging spots, the most notable of which are its splash pool and sauna. — New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026 In his time at the zoo, Rupert could often be seen playing with a big boomer ball, lounging in the pool or soaking up attention from animal care specialists, the zoo wrote. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Its formless body accommodated slouching, lounging or lying down, selling freedom from both conventional posture and the bourgeois living room. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 The fabric is soft enough for lounging around at home, but thick enough to wear out to run errands or have dinner with your friends. — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026 If lounging by the water gets old, the resort runs a wide range of complimentary activities, from yoga sessions to an aloe scrub–making class. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Keep scrolling to shop more Cozy Earth essentials for lounging, sleeping, and gifting at Nordstrom. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounging
  1. lethargic
  2. loafing
  3. relaxing
  4. lazing
  5. leisurely
  6. lolling
  7. resting
  8. strolling
Adjective
  • The national committee has faced a host of criticism from other Democrats for its lethargic fundraising, including calls for DNC Chair Ken Martin to step down that have so far gone unheeded.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The show was also horribly paced, with way too many pointless instrumental spotlights that somehow managed to come across as both showy and lethargic at the same time.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of lethargic
Noun
  • The researchers concluded that at least one of the keys to preventing social loafing is restoring individual responsibility within a group.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Definition of loafing
Verb
  • After exploring or relaxing by the pool, head to the freestanding infrared sauna with optional salt halotherapy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The layout is geared toward indoor-outdoor living, with ample space for relaxing and entertaining across four decks.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxing
Verb
  • The sense of just how much there is to do in this part of the world—the length of the scale between lazing and becoming ultra-active—is palpable.
    — Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
  • Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025
Definition of lazing
Adjective
  • But in order to make the most of the experiment, scientists ensured a second spacecraft would follow DART at a more leisurely pace.
    — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • If a leisurely day by the pool is on the agenda, order chips and guac or sip a Valley Margarita from the comfort of your chaise lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of leisurely
Noun
  • The buck, tongue lolling, looked exhausted from chasing and breeding his doe.
    — Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.
    — Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Definition of lolling
Verb
  • Jockeys maintain it with only a few toes resting on each stirrup.
    — Cameron Peters, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Some of them sat at tables of four in a common area, reading, working on laptops or resting their heads.
    — Rosie Cima, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of resting
Verb
  • The programming includes everything from live music and strolling carolers to festive crafts and local vendors.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
  • One early Saturday morning in June of 2025, a pair of very small raccoon cubs, about six weeks old, were strolling around the yard, exploring their world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of strolling

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“Lounging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounging. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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