waiting room

/ˈweɪɾɪŋ rum/
/ˈweɪtɪŋ rum/
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Other forms: waiting rooms

Definitions of waiting room
  1. noun
    a room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait
    synonyms: lounge, waiting area
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    types:
    cloakroom
    a private lounge off of a legislative chamber
    departure lounge
    lounge where passengers can await departure
    type of:
    room
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
Pronunciation
US
/ˈweɪɾɪŋ rum/
UK
/ˈweɪtɪŋ rum/
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