ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Waitlist

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈweɪtˌlɪst/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Waitlist is a noun meaning A waiting list.

Meaning

A waiting list.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To place on a waiting list.

Example Sentences

We’ve already had kids get off waitlists at N.Y.U., B.U., Fairfield and Quinnipiac.”
I applied to M.I.T. I had an admission interview with Roger Borovoy, an alumnus, and was waitlisted.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include waiting room, guestlist, lunchline, liftline, lobby, backlog.

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