lounger

IPA/ˈlaʊndʒə(r)/
IPA/ˈlaʊndʒər/

lounger — noun

  • loungersingular
  • loungersplural

1. a long chair with an adjustable back, placed outdoors so that people can rest in

1.名詞B1
釋義

a long chair with an adjustable back, placed outdoors so that people can rest in a comfortable position while relaxing in warm weather

例句

Amira fell asleep on the lounger by the hotel pool after a long morning swim.

collocation: lounger by the pool / on the lounger

The garden centre had a sale on wooden loungers with thick padded cushions.

同義詞
  • deck chair

    a folding chair with a fabric seat, typically used outdoors; lighter and more portable than a lounger

  • sun lounger

    the most common term for a lounger used outdoors, especially by pools or on beaches

  • chaise longue

    a longer chair that supports the legs, often used indoors; a more formal or stylish term

用法筆記

Often modified by location (pool lounger, garden lounger, beach lounger) or material (wooden lounger, canvas lounger).

常見錯誤

❌I sat on a lounger chair by the pool.
✅I sat on a lounger by the pool.
💡'Lounger' already means a chair; adding 'chair' is redundant.

2. a person who spends a lot of time relaxing, doing nothing useful, or avoiding wo

2.名詞B2
釋義

a person who spends a lot of time relaxing, doing nothing useful, or avoiding work

例句

Iris called her brother a lounger because he played video games all summer.

informal, often used as criticism

The café was full of loungers nursing a single cup of coffee for hours.

同義詞
  • idler

    formal tone; describes someone habitually avoiding work

  • loafer

    informal; suggests someone who moves slowly and aimlessly

  • lazybones

    playful or affectionate; less harsh than lounger

反義詞
  • hard worker

    someone who puts in effort and is productive

用法筆記

Almost always used negatively or playfully. Describes someone seen as wasting time rather than being productive.

常見錯誤

❌He is a lounger who works hard.
✅He is a lounger who never does any work.
💡A lounger is by definition someone who avoids work; the word contradicts a hard-working description.

3. a piece of clothing or an item of furniture people use when they want to feel co

3.名詞B2
釋義

a piece of clothing or an item of furniture people use when they want to feel comfortable and relaxed, especially at home or on holiday

例句

The store sold cotton lounger robes in soft pastel colours for relaxing at home.

common collocation: lounger robe

Mei bought a grey lounger set with a loose shirt and trousers for long flights.

同義詞
  • loungewear

    refers specifically to comfortable clothing for relaxing at home; broader category than a lounger item

  • leisure chair

    a chair designed for comfort and relaxation, similar to a lounger but less specific

用法筆記

This sense is most productive in compound noun phrases such as 'lounger robe', 'lounger chair', 'lounger furniture', and 'lounger set'. The 'lounger' element signals comfort and a relaxed, informal purpose.

常見錯誤

❌I wore a lounger to the party.
✅I wore a lounger robe at home after the party.
💡'Lounger' clothing is for relaxation at home or in leisure settings, not for formal or public occasions.