lounge

English

/laʊndʒ/

noun
Definitions
  • A waiting room in an office, airport etc.
  • (British) A domestic living room.
  • An establishment, similar to a bar, that serves alcohol and often plays background music or shows television.
  • A large comfortable seat for two or three people or more, a sofa or couch; also called lounge chair.
  • The act of one who lounges; idle reclining.

Etymology

Derived from French s'allonger (lie down).

Origin

French

s'allonger

Gloss

lie down

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