ladies' lounge
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lady, loungeUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lady, lounge.
Meaning
2 sensesUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lady, lounge.
(Australia)A room in a pub or hotel, separate from the main drinking area, in which drinks are served; originally a place for women to drink in when not welcome or not comfortable in the traditionally male-oriented public bar, and latterly a more genteel area than the public bar.
Origin
From plural genitive of lady + lounge.From plural genitive of lady + lounge.
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Forms
plural: ladies' loungesSynonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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