loungewear
loungewear — noun
1. soft, easy-to-wear clothes such as sweatpants and oversized shirts that people p
soft, easy-to-wear clothes such as sweatpants and oversized shirts that people put on around the house to feel relaxed.
Esteban changed into loungewear the moment he got home from the office.
change into + loungewear (typical verb collocation)
The hotel gift shop sells cotton loungewear in soft pink and pale grey.
loungewear as uncountable noun with material adjective
During lockdown, sales of loungewear rose sharply across the United States.
Sirin packed her favourite loungewear for the long weekend at her aunt's cabin.
The brand started with yoga gear and later expanded into loungewear and sleepwear.
- sleepwear
specifically for sleeping; loungewear is for being awake but relaxed
- leisurewear
broader — includes casual outdoor clothes; loungewear is mostly indoor
- athleisure
stretchy sportswear styled for daily wear; loungewear prioritises softness over athletic look
- formalwear
suits and dresses worn for offices, weddings, or evening events
用法筆記
Always uncountable — say 'a piece of loungewear' or 'some loungewear', never 'a loungewear' or 'loungewears'. Subject is typically a person putting clothes on at home, or a retailer selling the category.