waiting room

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noun

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

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Origin of waiting room

First recorded in 1675–85

Words nearby waiting room

waiting for godot, waiting game, waiting in the wings, waiting list, waiting period, waiting room, waitlist, waitperson, waitress, waitressing, waitron
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Words related to waiting room

foyer, vestibule, lobby, antechamber, anteroom

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British Dictionary definitions for waiting room

waiting room

noun

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