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loungers
[/ˈlaʊndʒərz/]
noun
pl: loungers
espreguiçadeiras
1.
People who recline or relax in a leisurely manner
The loungers by the pool enjoyed the summer sun.
Os espreguiçadores à beira da piscina desfrutaram do sol de verão.
2.
Comfortable chairs or furniture designed for reclining and relaxing
We bought new loungers for the patio.
Compramos novas espreguiçadeiras para o pátio.
3.
Types of casual pants or tracksuits worn for relaxation
She wore loungers and a t-shirt around the house.
Ela usava espreguiçadores e uma camiseta em casa.
Synonyms
idlers
reclining chairs
deck chairs
relaxers
sluggards
Antonyms
workers
hustlers
go-getters
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
espreguiçadeiras
most common term for reclining furniture
Rio de Janeiro
cadeiras de praia
often used for beach loungers specifically
São Paulo
poltronas reclinadas
more formal term for reclining chairs
Portugal
espreguiçadeiras
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'cadeiras de repouso'
Related Idioms & Phrases
lounge around
couch potato
take it easy
kick back and relax
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