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UK//ˈweɪtɪŋ ruːm//US//ˈweɪtɪŋ ruːm//

Meaning of Waiting room

A designated area where individuals wait for appointments or services.

In simple words: A place where people sit while they wait for something.

Waiting room in a sentence

  • Please take a seat in the waiting room until your name is called.
  • The waiting room was full of people anxious for their appointments.
  • She brought a book to the waiting room to pass the time.
  • I didn't realize how uncomfortable the waiting room chairs were until I sat down.

How to use Waiting room

Used commonly in healthcare and service settings. Avoid in formal writing unless describing a specific location.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun phrase

Memory hint

Think of a room filled with people quietly waiting.

Related words

Collocations with Waiting room

  • waiting room chair
  • waiting room etiquette
  • waiting room period

Synonyms for Waiting room

  • waiting area
  • lounge
  • reception area
  • holding area

Common mistakes with Waiting room

  • Confused with 'waiting area' - both are similar but 'waiting room' is more specific.
  • Using 'wait room' instead of 'waiting room'.
  • 'Waiting rooms' is sometimes mistakenly called a single 'waiting room' when referring to multiple.

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Frequently asked questions about Waiting room

What does Waiting room mean?

A place where people sit while they wait for something.

What is the definition of Waiting room?

A designated area where individuals wait for appointments or services.

How do you use Waiting room in a sentence?

Please take a seat in the waiting room until your name is called.

Can you give another example of Waiting room?

The waiting room was full of people anxious for their appointments.

What are synonyms for Waiting room?

Common alternatives include waiting area, lounge, reception area, holding area.

What words go with Waiting room?

It commonly pairs with waiting room chair, waiting room etiquette, waiting room period.

What are common mistakes when using Waiting room?

Confused with 'waiting area' - both are similar but 'waiting room' is more specific. Using 'wait room' instead of 'waiting room'. 'Waiting rooms' is sometimes mistakenly called a single 'waiting room' when referring to multiple.

How do you pronounce Waiting room?

US: //ˈweɪtɪŋ ruːm//, UK: //ˈweɪtɪŋ ruːm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Waiting room?

Used commonly in healthcare and service settings. Avoid in formal writing unless describing a specific location.