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

In fact, over half of the people who were waiting in line Thursday morning had no idea the barbecue joint received the prestigious award. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

Hasan, an Army psychiatrist who held the rank of major, walked into a medical building where soldiers were waiting in long lines to receive immunizations and medical clearance for deployment. — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

While one Manning is about to leave college football for the NFL, the next in line is already waiting in the shadows. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Then again, there are always more snacks (and craft beers) waiting in the van that takes you back to the lodge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for wait in

• aten
• clayton
• satan
• statin
• straighten
• creatine