noun
- a person who waits or is waiting for something or someone
Usage: not commonly used in modern English; more formal or literary
Examples
- The awaiter stood patiently by the window, watching for the arrival of the guest.
- As an awaiter of good news, she checked her email frequently.
- The awaiters in the lobby grew restless as the meeting was delayed.
- He was a faithful awaiter of the promised delivery.
- The awaiters lined up outside the theater for the midnight premiere.