loungewear

noun

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

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Known primarily for activewear, the brand’s expansion into sleep and loungewear feels like a natural next step. Essence, 23 May 2025 The name Cozy Earth might be familiar to those who have done a deep dive into the world of luxury bedding and loungewear, or to Oprah Winfrey fans who look forward to her annual Oprah’s Favorite Things list. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025 Our recommendations to save the most during the holiday and semiannual sales: Prepare your shopping list, and spot your favorite loungewear and size. Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 22 May 2025 Featuring over 20 colorful loungewear and accessory pieces under $30, the collaboration coincided with Poppi’s new Cream Soda flavor. Charlie Carballo, Footwear News, 20 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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