English Explanatory Dictionary

-in-waiting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix

Depending on the expected arrival of a result, confirmation, etc.
About to happen; bound to happen.
Attendant to a royal figure.

Word forms

-in-waiting

Related words

accident waiting to happen wait in the wings

Derived words

baroness-in-waiting groom-in-waiting lady-in-waiting maid-in-waiting lord-in-waiting

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