adjective
- pregnant; carrying an unborn child
Usage: euphemistic
verb
- present participle of expect; anticipating or looking forward to something
Examples
- She is expecting her first baby in March.
- We are expecting good weather for the picnic tomorrow.
- The expecting mother attended her prenatal appointment.
- I’m expecting a package to arrive this afternoon.
- The team is expecting to win the championship this year.
- Are you expecting any guests for dinner tonight?