attending

American  

[uh-ten-ding] / əˈtɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

1. having primary responsibility for a patient.

2. holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.

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Other Word Forms

• well-attending
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of attending

First recorded in 1580–90; attend + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Yet the atmosphere among the Iranians attending Monday night’s game was one of cathartic celebration, where for a few hours they could set aside geopolitical tensions and unite over the simple love of soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Williams declined to share whether the children are still attending schools in the district.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Mohebbi grew up loving the game in Iran, attending games with his father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

From match tickets to flights and hotels, plus the travel to stadiums and the cost of a drink once inside, the costs of attending can add up fast.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

It was the year my mother died, my apartment got broken into, and I was taken to the emergency room suffering from what the attending physician diagnosed as "housewife's knee."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris