loungewear

noun

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

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Strong consumer demand for its loungewear led to sales growth, which improved the retailer’s profitability and operating margins. Jeff Nash, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 Deals on comfy loungewear, puffer jackets, and roomy pants start at just $9. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025 One of them — Iranian; tasteful loungewear; warm brown bob — was seated before her own bowl of faint soup. Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 That said, cozy loungewear is especially welcome during the chillier winter months. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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