English Explanatory Dictionary

lingering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. gerund of linger: an act of loitering or waiting.
  2. That which lingers; a remnant.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of linger

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪŋɡəɹɪŋ/ /ˈlɪŋɡɹɪŋ/ En-us-lingering.ogg

Word forms

lingering lingerings

Etymology

From linger + -ing.

Derived words

lingeringly unlingering
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