waiting area
nounUK /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˈeəriə/
US /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˈeriə/
A place where people sit and wait for something.
We sat in the waiting area until the doctor called our names.
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2. A designated spot at an airport where passengers wait before boarding.
The passengers gathered in the waiting area near gate 12.
3. A small room or space in a train station where travelers rest before their train arrives.
She read a book in the waiting area while her train was delayed.
4. An area in a hospital where patients sit before seeing a doctor.
The waiting area was full of people with appointments.
5. A place in an office where visitors sit until someone comes to meet them.
Please have a seat in the waiting area and someone will be with you shortly.