waiting room

[ wey-ting room, room ]

noun

1. a room for the use of persons waiting, as in a railroad station or a physician's office.

waiting room

noun

1. a room in which people may wait, as at a railway station, doctor's or dentist's office, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of waiting room¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

You’ll then see a screen where you can choose the date and time of the event, set up a passcode and waiting room for extra security, and choose who you’d like to invite.

From Popular-Science

I am living in several different waiting rooms simultaneously, having no idea, in some respects, what I’m even waiting for.

From Vox

When he appeared in the waiting room, Derkach looked relaxed, much younger than his 53 years.

From TIme

Wu’s Jenny is seen waiting interminably in an unusual waiting room, in an apparent costume featuring wings.

From Washington Post

You can periodically do a survey while in a waiting room or watching TV — every mile counts.

From Washington Post

I was taken to the hospital by ambulance and sat in the ER waiting room for what felt like days.

From The Daily Beast

We pulled in an extra chair from the waiting room and squeezed into her tiny office.

From The Daily Beast

The difficulty came at moments when televisions were shared by mixed groups, like in a clinic waiting room.

From The Daily Beast

The waiting room is ill-kempt, but inside its institutional blue and white walls, there is a surprising sense of tranquility.

From The Daily Beast

We were herded into a chilly waiting room waiting for the Britannia to be refueled.

From The Daily Beast

Half an hour later he stood in the waiting-room at the wealthy banking-house of Curtis & Earle.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet the two men in the waiting-room, beholding, turned away, and Sam O'Neill bit a groan through in the middle.

From Project Gutenberg

He crossed the bare waiting-room, and turned the knob of the frequented door into the office.

From Project Gutenberg

Waiting for a train where I changed cars I was invited to sit in the ticket office, as the waiting room was uncomfortable.

From Project Gutenberg

Let his Excellency have this privately and at once,” he said to the man; “I will go into the waiting room.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• foyer
• reception room
• vestibule