loungewear

IPA/ˈlaʊndʒweə(r)/
IPA/ˈlaʊndʒwer/

loungewear — noun

1. soft, easy-to-wear clothes such as sweatpants and oversized shirts that people p

1.名詞B2
釋義

soft, easy-to-wear clothes such as sweatpants and oversized shirts that people put on around the house to feel relaxed.

例句

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

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

I bought two loungewears yesterday.
I bought two pieces of loungewear yesterday.
💡loungewear is uncountable, like 'clothing'.
She wore a loungewear to the party.
She wore loungewear to the party.
💡no article 'a' before this uncountable noun.