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

Related Words

• foyer 
• reception room 
• vestibule