Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loiter
verb
/ˈlɔɪtər/
Definition
To stand or wait around without any specific purpose or aim.
Examples
- It’s not safe to loiter in that area at night.
- The teenagers were loitering outside the store.
- He was caught loitering near the entrance of the building.
Meaning
Loitering refers to the act of lingering in a place aimlessly or without a clear reason.
Synonyms
- linger
- dawdle
- delay
- tarry
- hang around
