lounge
gb/lˈaʊnd͡ʒ/ us/lˈaʊnd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 4300
heverészik, lazít, társalgó, váróterem, nappali
VERB
B1
1
heverészik
B2
lazít
B1
Usage pattern:
to lounge [somewhere]
He lounged on the couch watching TV all afternoon.
Egész délután a kanapén heverészett, és tévét nézett.
We lounged by the pool, sipping cold drinks.
A medence mellett heverésztünk, hideg italokat kortyolgatva.
She lounged in the hammock with a book.
The cat lounged in the sunbeam on the floor.
Learner examples
I like to lounge on the sofa.
Szeretek a kanapén heverészni.
They lounge by the beach every weekend.
Minden hétvégén a strandon lazítanak.
The dog lounges near the fire.
She lounges in her chair after work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lounge' with 'launch' due to similar spelling, but they have completely different meanings.
Meaning
Sit or lie in a relaxed way
Collocations
lounge around
|lounge on the sofa
|lounge by the pool
Synonyms
recline (More formal; often suggests leaning back in a seat or chair.)
|
sprawl (Implies spreading out in a relaxed or careless way.)
Antonyms
hurry (Opposite in terms of activity level; implies moving quickly instead of relaxing.)
Themes
daily life
|leisure
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To sit or lie in a comfortable and relaxed way.
To sit, lie, or stand in a way that shows you are relaxed and not in a hurry.
NOUN
A2
2
We waited for our flight in the airport lounge.
A repülőtéri váróteremben vártuk a járatunkat.
The hotel lounge offered free coffee and snacks.
A szálloda társalgójában ingyenes kávét és harapnivalókat kínáltak.
Guests gathered in the lounge before dinner.
The VIP lounge has comfortable chairs and free drinks.
Learner examples
We sat in the airport lounge.
A repülőtéri váróteremben ültünk.
The hotel has a big lounge.
A szállodának nagy társalgója van.
They met us in the lounge.
The VIP lounge is very nice.
Meaning
Public room for relaxing
Collocations
airport lounge
|hotel lounge
|VIP lounge
Synonyms
waiting room (More functional and less comfortable than a lounge.)
|
salon (Formal; used for certain elegant rooms for guests.)
Antonyms
corridor (A passageway rather than a place for sitting and relaxing.)
Themes
travel
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A room where people can sit and relax while they wait or talk to others.
A public room in a building such as an airport, hotel, or club, where people can sit, relax, and sometimes have refreshments while waiting or socializing.
NOUN
A2
3
nappali
A1
We watched TV together in the lounge.
Együtt tévét néztünk a nappaliban.
Their new apartment has a large open-plan lounge.
Az új lakásukban egy nagy, nyitott terű nappali van.
The lounge was decorated with bright colors and soft sofas.
Learner examples
We sit in the lounge every evening.
Minden este a nappaliban ülünk.
The lounge has two big chairs.
A nappaliban két nagy fotel van.
Our lounge is next to the kitchen.
Common mistake:
Some learners may not know this meaning is more common in British English; Americans usually say 'living room'.
Meaning
Comfortable seating area at home
Collocations
family lounge
|spacious lounge
|open-plan lounge
Synonyms
living room (Most common term in American English; 'lounge' more common in British English.)
Antonyms
kitchen (A room used for cooking rather than relaxing.)
Themes
home
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
Definition
A room in a house where people sit together and relax.
A comfortable room or area in a home or building where people sit and relax, similar to a living room.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lounge
IPA
GB/lˈaʊnd͡ʒ/
US/lˈaʊnd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
lounge (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (lounge)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: lounge
- 3rd Person Singular: lounges
- Present Participle: lounging
- Past: lounged
Word family
Forms
lounges
verb
lounging
verb
lounged
verb
Related words
lounger
noun
loungewear
noun
Expressions
lounge around
1/lˈaʊnd͡ʒ ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
Spend time idly relaxing
To spend time sitting or lying down without doing much.
Examples
- We spent Sunday lounging around at home.
- He lounged around all day instead of cleaning his room.
VIP lounge
1/vˈi ˈaɪ pˈi lˈaʊnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Exclusive waiting area with amenities
A special place for important guests to wait, with better seats and services.
Examples
- Members can use the VIP lounge for free snacks and drinks.
- The VIP lounge offers private seating areas.
departure lounge
1/dɪpˈɑɹt͡ʃɚ lˈaʊnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
airport waiting area before flight
The part of an airport where you wait before you get on your plane.
Examples
- We waited in the departure lounge until our flight was called.
- We spent two hours sitting in the departure lounge.
- The departure lounge was crowded with travelers.
- Shops in the departure lounge stayed open all night.
- Passengers should now proceed to the departure lounge.