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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

waiting

/ˈweɪtɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does waiting mean?

verb, noun

The act of staying in a place in order to get or receive something, or the state of being in a place and expecting something to happen. A period of time spent expecting or hoping for something to happen.

Example

"I've been waiting for my flight to be called for over an hour."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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