lounge

word

/ˈɫaʊndʒ/
lowndj
/lˈaʊndʒ/
lowndj

Definition

A lounge is a comfortable room for relaxing, waiting, or spending time informally. It can be a room in a home, hotel, airport, or other public place.

Usage & Nuances

Common collocations include 'airport lounge', 'hotel lounge', and 'lounge area'. In British English, it can also mean a living room in a house. As a verb, 'lounge' means to sit or lie in a relaxed way, but the noun is more common for learners.

Example Sentences

I spent the whole layover in the airline lounge, charging my phone and answering emails.

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We waited in the hotel lounge before dinner.

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The airport lounge has free coffee and snacks.

basic

They sat in the lounge and talked for an hour.

basic

Let's grab a seat in the lounge until our room is ready.

natural

The lobby was noisy, so we moved to a quieter lounge near the back.

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