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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLounge
/laʊndʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A public room or area where people can relax or socialize.
"After a long day, she enjoyed unwinding in the lounge with a good book."
- 1
To spend time in a relaxed way, often lying or sitting comfortably.
"They lounged by the pool all afternoon, soaking up the sun."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English verb 'lounge', which appeared in the mid-18th century, likely originating from the dialectal verb 'lounge' meaning to loiter or idle, possibly related to the French phrase 'alongeur' or Old French 'elongier'. Over time, the term shifted from describing a lazy posture or action to designating a public or private room designed for relaxation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lounge" is said worldwide
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salon
Transliteration: salon
"Elle a passé l'après-midi à lire dans le salon."
Lounge
Transliteration: Lounge
"Nach einem langen Tag entspannte sie sich in der Lounge."
salotto
Transliteration: salotto
"Si è rilassata nel salotto con un buon libro."
salón
Transliteration: salón
"Pasó la tarde en el salón leyendo."
sala de estar
Transliteration: sala de estar
"Ela relaxou na sala de estar com um bom livro."
लाउंज
Transliteration: lāuṃj
"वह लाउंज में एक अच्छी किताब पढ़ते हुए आराम कर रही थी।"
休息室
Transliteration: xiūxí shì
"她在休息室里读书，享受着宁静的时光。"
라운지
Transliteration: raunji
"그녀는 라운지에서 좋은 책을 읽으며 휴식을 취하고 있었다."
ラウンジ
Transliteration: raunji
"彼女はラウンジで良い本を読んでリラックスしていた。"
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