loungewear

noun

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

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The soft fabric used for both the relaxed short-sleeve, V-neck top, and wide-leg crop pants lends this loungewear option a polished-but-comfy look moms can wear for everything from flights to dinner plans. Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 Dress it up for work with a pair of polished trousers and a blazer, wear it to the gym or yoga class, or throw one on as comfy loungewear during chill weekends. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026 Inspired by Oprah’s go-to $200 Rag & Bone pair, these Dlooda stretchy jeans nail that denim-meets-loungewear balance for a lot less. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 In new campaign images, the 53-year-old Goop founder posed in a number of new looks for the drop, including a semi-sheer knit bodycon dress that made the case for knit loungewear in the spring. Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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

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“Loungewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loungewear. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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