wait in

verb

waited in; waiting in; waits in

British

: to stay at home and wait for someone or something to arrive

I can't go out. I've got to wait in for a delivery.

Examples of wait in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Such fees could total thousands of dollars for immigrants and their families waiting in limbo for years. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 30 July 2026

For several weeks, Morgan Wallen waited in the wings on the Country Airplay chart, Billboard’s toughest radio roster to rule. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The woman showed up to dinner with three friends waiting in the car, according to the affidavit. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

People gathered to wait in line at the grand opening for a variety of reasons. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Rhymes for wait in

• aten
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• satan
• statin
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