Examples of “wait” in a Sentence

noun A period spent staying where you are, or delaying action, until something happens.

• The wait at the clinic was much longer than we had expected.
• It was worth the long wait to see the sunrise from the summit.
• We had only a short wait for the ferry, so we bought some coffee.

verb To stay in one place or delay acting until something happens.

• We waited an hour for the bus to arrive.
• Please wait here until your name is called.
• Wait for me at the gate and I will be there soon.

verb To work serving customers at tables, especially in a restaurant.

• She waited tables all through university to pay her rent.
• He waits on tables at a small cafe near the harbor.
• My cousin is looking for a job waiting tables this summer.

interjection Used to tell someone to pause or stop for a moment.

• Wait, I think I left my keys inside!
• Wait, that doesn't sound right, so let me check the map again.
• Wait! You forgot your umbrella and it's pouring outside.