-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
waiting room
noun
: a room (as in a doctor's office) for the use of persons (such as patients) who are waiting
Examples of waiting room in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
As a result, the veteran felt embarrassed and suffered an anxiety attack in the waiting room, prompting the service dog to act in line with her training, prosecutors said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
The waiting room at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital is already packed when Dr. Robby arrives for his shift.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Invite his family to stay in the waiting room until your baby is born.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2025
The free Doggie Depot event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 1 in the waiting room at the Lowertown transportation and event hub.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for waiting room
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1683, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near waiting room
Cite this Entry
“Waiting room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waiting%20room. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
waiting room
noun
: a room or area (as in a doctor's office) for the use of persons (as patients) waiting
More from Merriam-Webster on waiting room
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share