noun
loitering
Loitering (noun) means the act of standing or hanging around somewhere without a clear purpose. Example: “The sign outside the mall warns against loitering.”
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The act of standing or hanging around somewhere without a clear purpose.
"The sign outside the mall warns against loitering."
How to use loitering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHanging around somewhere aimlessly, especially when it looks suspicious or is discouraged.
Common pairings
loitering with intent
no loitering
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Word forms
- Plural
- loiterings
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The sign outside the mall warns against _____.
Rhymes for loitering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “loitering” mean?
The word “loitering” means the act of standing or hanging around somewhere without a clear purpose. In plain terms, hanging around somewhere aimlessly, especially when it looks suspicious or is discouraged.
How do you use “loitering” in a sentence?
Here is “loitering” used in a sentence: “The sign outside the mall warns against loitering.”
What part of speech is “loitering”?
“Loitering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of loitering?
"loitering" (noun) means the act of standing or hanging around somewhere without a clear purpose.
