Lounge (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An upholstered seat for more than one person.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The family moved the lounge from the living room to the new extension to make room for a piano.
• The hotel suite had a lounge with a built-in bar that could seat six people.
• After dinner, we retired to the lounge to chat and enjoy the evening view.
• The lounge in the backyard had comfortable cushions and a built-in footrest.
• The new sofa was so comfortable it could easily seat eight people, making it a great lounge for our family.

Synonyms

• Couch
• Sofa

Hypernyms

• Seat

Hyponyms

• Love Seat
• Sofa Bed
• Loveseat
• Settee
• Divan Bed
• Divan
• Vis-a-vis
• Squab
• Convertible
• Daybed

Related Words

• Lounge (verb)

Meaning ²

A room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The hotel lounge was a comfortable place to wait for my friend to arrive.
• Before our flight, we relaxed in the airport lounge with a cup of coffee and a newspaper.
• The lounge at the hotel was equipped with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.
• I spent the layover in the airport lounge, catching up on some work and enjoying the snacks.
• The hotel lounge offered a great view of the city and was a popular spot to meet for business meetings.

Synonyms

• Waiting Room
• Waiting Area