ex·pec·tant
ik-ˈspek-tənt 
1
: characterized by expectation
2
: expecting the birth of a child
expectant mothers
expectantly
adverb
: one who is looking forward to something
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Examples of expectant in a Sentence
Adjective
An expectant crowd waited for her arrival.
expectant crowds gathered at the spot where the President was scheduled to make an appearance
Noun
divinity students who were all expectants for a curacy
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Much like any expectant parent, my chief desire is for my son to fit in, but also to stand out — a fervent wish for his future that is, of course, outside my control.
—Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
In the snapshot, the expectant mom teamed a pair of blue jeans with a cropped black top and a beige shirt jacket.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Much like any expectant parent, my chief desire is for my son to fit in, but also to stand out — a fervent wish for his future that is, of course, outside my control.
—Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Noun
In the sweet photo, Dye and her husband sit on a boat together, with the expectant mom placing an arm around Kerr.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
In the snapshot, the expectant mom teamed a pair of blue jeans with a cropped black top and a beige shirt jacket.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Expectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expectant. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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