Loungewear
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Loose clothing in which one can lounge. uncountable
"“I love that loungewear has become a prevailing new category,” said Barbara Lippert, 65, a writer. “During the worst part of the pandemic even jeans seemed like an overreach, requiring that complex button and zipper action. And cardigans were too much work.”"
- 2 clothing suitable for relaxation wordnet
Example
More examples"“I love that loungewear has become a prevailing new category,” said Barbara Lippert, 65, a writer. “During the worst part of the pandemic even jeans seemed like an overreach, requiring that complex button and zipper action. And cardigans were too much work.”"
Etymology
From lounge + -wear.
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