LOUNGE


Meaning of LOUNGE in English

I. ˈlau̇nj verb

( lounged ; loung·ing )

Etymology: origin unknown

Date: 1508

intransitive verb

: to act or move idly or lazily : loaf

Synonyms: see idle

transitive verb

: to pass (time) idly

II. noun

Date: 1775

1. : a place for lounging: as

a. : a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities : living room ; also : lobby

b. : a room in a usually public building or vehicle often combining lounging, smoking, and toilet facilities

2. : a long couch

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.