lounge
lounge
NounIntransitive Verb
pl: loungespast: loungedpp: loungeding: lounging
This term evokes a sense of leisure and physical ease, whether referring to a physical space or a state of being. In a commercial context, it suggests a transition zone of comfort, such as in airports, where the environment is designed to reduce the stress of waiting.
As a verb, the word carries a connotation of indolence or laziness. It describes a specific type of relaxation that is often perceived as unproductive or slow, contrasting with active rest.
Meanings
Examples
The executive lounge offers a quiet space for networking.
Business
Phrasal Verbs
lounge around
to spend time in a lazy or relaxed manner without any particular purpose
She spent the whole rainy afternoon lounging around in her pajamas.