lounger
UK[ˈlaʊn.dʒər]US[ˈlaʊn.dʒɚ]
n
a comfortable chair for relaxing on, especially one with a long seat on which you can stretch out your legs.
n
a person who spends time relaxing or doing nothing in a lazy way.
Morpheme Breakdown
lounge
er
lounge
to relax
er
agent suffix
Etymology
the word 'lounger' is a derivative of the verb 'lounge', which entered english in the 16th century. 'lounge' itself originates from the french verb 's'allonger', meaning 'to stretch oneself out', a compound of 'long' (long) derived from latin 'longus'. the agent suffix '-er', of old english and germanic origin, is appended to indicate either a person who lounges or an object designed for that purpose. thus, the term's evolution captures the core idea of stretching out in a relaxed manner, transitioning from an action to describe both the leisurely person and the furniture that facilitates such relaxation.
Analysis
Structure: lounge (to relax) + er (agent suffix)
lounge (verb, from french 's'allonger' meaning 'to stretch out', via middle english 'longen' meaning 'to lie down'); er (agentive suffix, from old english '-ere', of germanic origin, denoting a person or thing that performs an action).
Examples
she settled into the garden lounger with a good book.
he was considered a bit of a lounger, always avoiding hard work.
the poolside was lined with comfortable loungers for the guests.