waitingEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishwaiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ / ▸ noun [mass noun] 1 the action of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time or event: years of waiting. 2 the action or occupation of working as a waiter or waitress: [as modifier] waiting staff. 3 official attendance at court. See also lady-in-waiting