waiting
/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
noun
- The act of staying in a place or delaying action until something expected happens.
- The waiting for the bus felt like forever in the cold rain.
- She found the waiting before her job interview very stressful.
- Waiting is part of life, whether at the doctor's office or in a line.
Synonyms
adjective
- Describing a person or thing that is currently in a state of waiting.
- A waiting taxi sat outside the hotel entrance.
- The waiting crowd cheered when the doors finally opened.
- The waiting passengers grew impatient as the train was delayed.