waiting
adjective
1. being and remaining ready and available for use
- waiting cars and limousines lined the curb
- found her mother waiting for them
- an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests
Similar word(s): ready
noun
1. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
- the wait was an ordeal for him
Similar word(s): wait
Definition categories: act, inactivity
verb
1. present participle of wait
- Your guest has been waiting for you. (progressive)