waiting room

noun

: a room (as in a doctor's office) for the use of persons (such as patients) who are waiting

Examples of waiting room in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waiting room was in 1683

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“Waiting room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waiting%20room. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

waiting room

noun
: a room or area (as in a doctor's office) for the use of persons (as patients) waiting

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