laze

verb

ˈlāz

lazed; lazing

Synonyms of laze next

intransitive verb

: to act or lie lazily : idle

transitive verb

: to pass (time) in idleness or relaxation

laze noun

Choose the Right Synonym for laze

idle, loaf, lounge, loll, laze mean to spend time doing nothing.

idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

he lounged against the wall

loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

lolling on the couch

laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

Examples of laze in a Sentence

She's been lazing in the sun all afternoon. While he was sick, he just lazed around the house.

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Getty The best things to do in Lake Annecy There are more than enough opportunities to laze about with coffee and pain au chocolat, meander through Old Town Annecy’s labyrinth streets (especially during its spectacular Christmas Market season), or unwind at several spas. —

Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024 Tables are still available at restaurants hosting Thanksgiving feasts across the city, but why not stay home, enjoy your rent, and laze around in your coziest sweatpants on Thursday, November 28 when the feast can come to you. —

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Under the pleasant drip of a fire hydrant, about three dozen goldfish are lazing around in a sidewalk aquarium that doubles as a piece of public art. —

Matt Stieb, Curbed, 8 Aug. 2024 Visitors can laze on its sandy beaches, a rarity on the rocky Costa Brava shoreline, or explore its secret coves, which is best done by Llaüt, a traditional fishing boat, or on foot along the Cami de Ronda, a gorgeous coastal trail. —

Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for laze