waiting room

noun
UK: /ˈweɪtɪŋ ruːm/
US: /ˈweɪtɪŋ ruːm/

  1. A room where people can sit and wait.

    1. I waited in the waiting room.
    2. The doctor will see you after you wait in the waiting room for a while.

  2. A place in a hospital or clinic where patients wait to see a doctor or other healthcare professional.

    1. The waiting room was full of sick people.
    2. She nervously flipped through magazines in the hospital waiting room, anticipating her appointment.

Synonyms

anteroom reception room

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "waiting room" in English means: A room where people can sit and wait., A place in a hospital or clinic where patients wait to see a doctor or other healthcare professional..

The phonetic transcription of "waiting room" is /ˈweɪtɪŋ ruːm/ in British English and /ˈweɪtɪŋ ruːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "waiting room": anteroom, reception room.

Example usage of "waiting room": "I waited in the waiting room.". More examples on the page.