Loitering

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts9 letters

Definition of Loitering

verb

To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.
"For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside."
To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.
For an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.

noun

The action of the verb loiter.
"a book about my loiterings in Europe"

Anagrams of Loitering

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "loitering":

8-LETTER WORDS

glintier ligroine religion reoiling retiling tinglier

7-LETTER WORDS

genitor igniter ignitor lentigo lignite ligroin lingier lintier nitrile retinol ringlet rioting roiling tiering tingler+2 more

6-LETTER WORDS

eloign engirt entoil eringo gentil girlie goiter goitre ignite ignore inlier iolite legion linger linier+12 more

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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