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Word

lounge

US/ˈɫaʊndʒ/

UK/lˈaʊndʒ/

Definitions

01a waiting area

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a comfortable room in a public place, like an airport or hotel, where you can sit and wait.

n. a public waiting area, typically in an airport, hotel, or club, designed for comfort and relaxation.

“We spent three hours in the airport lounge because our flight was delayed.”

“The executive lounge offers complimentary refreshments and high-speed internet for business travellers awaiting their connecting flights.”

Synonyms

waiting roomreception area

02a living room

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. the main room in a house where people sit and relax together.

n. a primary living space within a domestic residence used for socialising and leisure.

“The family gathered in the lounge to watch a movie after dinner.”

“The property features a spacious lounge with large windows that overlook the rear garden.”

Synonyms

living roomsitting roomparlour

03a sofa

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a long, soft seat for two or more people.

n. a piece of upholstered furniture designed for seating multiple people; a sofa or couch.

“He fell asleep on the lounge while reading his book.”

“The interior designer selected a velvet-upholstered lounge to serve as the focal point of the minimalist room.”

Synonyms

sofacouchsettee

04a bar or club

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a place like a bar where you can buy drinks and listen to quiet music.

n. a commercial establishment or specific area within a hotel that serves alcoholic beverages in a relaxed atmosphere.

“They met for a drink at the hotel lounge before going to the restaurant.”

“The jazz lounge features live performances every Friday night, attracting a sophisticated local crowd.”

Synonyms

barcocktail bar

05to relax lazily

B1 · Intermediate

v. to stand, sit, or lie down in a very relaxed and lazy way.

v. to pass time in a relaxed, idle, or indolent manner, often while reclining.

“On Sundays, they like to lounge by the pool and do nothing.”

“During the summer holidays, the students spent most of their afternoons lounging in the park, enjoying the uncharacteristic heatwave.”

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Frequent
Level
A2 · Elementary
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