awaiter

/ˈæwfɛɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who awaits or is waiting.

“The customs officer was anawaiter, waiting for the passengers to clear customs.”

2. verb

To wait or remain in a state of expectation or anticipation.

“The tourists willawaiter the sunrise at the top of the mountain.”

Synonyms

  • attender
  • waiter

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • haster