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Waits has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

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Noun
1

plural of wait

"The carolers waited at the town square to begin their festive performance."

2

A group of singers or musicians performing in the streets, especially around Christmas.

In plain English: Waits are moments when you have to stay still and wait for something else to happen before moving on.

"The long waits in line made everyone tired before we finally got our tickets."

Usage: Do not confuse this term with a general waiting line; it specifically refers to street performers singing carols during the holiday season. Use "waits" only when describing organized groups that sing outdoors, typically near churches or town squares at Christmastime.

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wait

"The train waits at the station until all passengers have boarded."

In plain English: To wait means to stay in one place until something happens or someone arrives.

"She waits for her friend at the bus stop."

Proper Noun
1

An English occupational surname, a variant of Waite.

"The wait at the restaurant included both the hostess and the busboy, so everyone knew they were part of the wait staff."

2

plural of Wait

Example Sentences
"The long waits in line made everyone tired before we finally got our tickets." noun
"The long waits for the bus made everyone impatient during the heatwave." noun
"She complained about the endless waits in the crowded airport security line." noun
"Our patience was tested by hours of frustrating waits before our flight finally departed." noun
"She waits for her friend at the bus stop." verb
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