Definition of Waiting

1. Noun. The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something). "The wait was an ordeal for him"

Exact synonyms: Wait
Generic synonyms: Inactivity
Derivative terms: Wait, Wait

2. Adjective. Being and remaining ready and available for use. "Military forces ready and waiting"
Exact synonyms: Ready And Waiting
Similar to: Ready

Definition of Waiting

1. the act of one who waits [n -S]

Medical Definition of Waiting

1. From Wait, In waiting, in attendance; as, lords in waiting. Waiting gentlewoman, a woman who waits upon a person of rank. Waiting maid, Waiting woman, a maid or woman who waits upon another as a personal servant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Waiting

waists
waist anchor
waist pack
wait
wait
waite
waited
waiter
waiter's assistant
waiter's cramp
waitered
waitering
waiters
waites
waiting (current term)
waiting (current term)
waitings
waiting area
waiting game
waiting line
waiting list
waiting lists
waiting room
waitlist
waitlisted
waitlisting
waitlists
waitperson
waitpersons
waitress

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