ladies' lounge

== English == === Alternative forms === ladies lounge === Etymology === From plural genitive of lady + lounge. === Pronunciation === === Noun === ladies' lounge (plural ladies' lounges) Used 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. ==== Synonyms ==== (drinking area separate from main bar): beer garden === See also === ducks on the pond === References ===