Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interminable wait
phrase
ɪnˈtɜrmɪnəbl weɪt
Definition
A situation in which one has to wait for a long time, seemingly without end.
Examples
- After the interminable wait at the airport, we finally boarded our flight.
- She grew impatient during the interminable wait at the doctor’s office.
- The train delay resulted in an interminable wait for the commuters.
Meaning
The term refers to a waiting period that feels endless or is excessively prolonged, often leading to frustration or boredom.
Synonyms
- never-ending delay
- endless wait
- prolonged wait
