Definition

A person who stays in a place without any specific purpose, often waiting or hanging around.

Example

The loiterer stood outside the store, watching people pass by.

Conversation

Did you see that loiterer hanging around the corner store yesterday?

Yeah, I noticed him too; he seemed to be there for a while.

It's odd, right? I wonder what he was up to as a loiterer.

Maybe he was just waiting for someone or trying to avoid going home.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Loiterer → It is formed from "loiter" (from Middle English *loiteren*, meaning to linger or delay) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A loiterer is a person who lingers or delays in a place without a specific purpose.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'lingering' or 'delaying' in a place without a clear reason — that's what a loiterer does.

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