verb
- stays in place expecting something to happen or someone to arrive
Usage: third person singular present of ‘wait’
noun
- traditional Christmas carolers who sing in the streets
Usage: British; historical
Examples
- She waits for the bus every morning at 8 AM.
- He waits patiently while his friend finishes shopping.
- The dog waits by the door for its owner to return.
- Everyone waits in line to buy tickets.
- The waits sang Christmas carols outside the church.
- Traditional waits would perform during the holiday season.