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Noun: lounger  lawn-ju(r)
  1. An armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it
    "He relaxed in his favourite lounger to watch the game";
    - recliner, reclining chair
     
  2. An article of clothing designed for comfort and leisure wear
    "He relaxed in his favourite lounger and slippers"
     
  3. Someone who wastes time
    "The project manager grew frustrated with the lounger who consistently missed deadlines";
    - dallier, dillydallier, dilly-dallier, mope

Derived forms: loungers

Type of: armchair, bum [N. Amer, informal], deadbeat [informal], do-nothing [informal], idler, layabout [informal], loafer, loungewear, shirker [informal], slacker [informal]

Encyclopedia: Lounger