loungewear

noun

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

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Quince is well-known for its fashion staples, but while the brand has plenty of Italian leather jackets, silk blouses, and the like, don’t overlook its loungewear. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2025 Best Fashion Deals Handbags, soft denim, and cloudlike loungewear are just some of the fashion deals hiding on Walmart’s virtual sale racks. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 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 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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