reclining chair vs lounger

reclining chair and lounger both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reclining chair	Yes	No	No	No
lounger	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reclining chair and lounger are synonyms defined as:

reclining chair and lounger: an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it

Other synonyms of reclining chair include recliner.

reclining chair (noun)	lounger (noun)
an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it	an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it
	an article of clothing designed for comfort and leisure wear
	someone who wastes time