loungewear

noun

lounge·​wear ˈlau̇nj-ˌwer How to pronounce loungewear (audio)
Synonyms of loungewearnext
: informal clothing usually designed to be worn at home

Examples of loungewear in a Sentence

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These have a loose fit and are made from a soft cotton and Tencel blend, which shoppers compare to feeling like loungewear. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 June 2026 The site has just dropped dozens of early deals on everything from curling irons and loungewear to outdoor gear and kitchen appliances. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Tailored pants are notoriously stiff, but this pair manages to look sharp while feeling like loungewear, according to shoppers. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 From Levi's popular Baggy jeans to matching loungewear sets that are perfect for the airport, there are plenty of hot deals on everyday staples to browse. — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for loungewear

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loungewear was circa 1957

Rhymes for loungewear

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