CEFR B1

lounge

verb

Meaning

To relax, recline, or lie down in a lazy or comfortable way.

Examples

He spent the afternoon lounging by the pool.
The cats were lounging lazily in the sunbeams.

Synonyms: rest, relax, recline, loll

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lounge (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /laʊndʒ/

Definition

To relax, recline, or lie down in a lazy or comfortable way.

Examples

He spent the afternoon lounging by the pool.
The cats were lounging lazily in the sunbeams.
After the exam, we just wanted to lounge around and do nothing.

How to Use lounge

lounge around (phrasal verb): To spend time relaxing in a lazy way. — "They spent the whole vacation lounging around on the beach."
lounge in (prepositional phrase): To relax or recline in a specific place. — "She likes to lounge in her favorite armchair."

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