American English pronunciation

How to pronounce waite

IPA transcription: ['weɪt]

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Noun

  • United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)

Usage examples

  • He waited patiently for the merchant to awaken and open the shop.
  • Yesterday I waited forever for the subway train.
  • The waiter returned, and ushered three gentlemen into the room.
  • You can't steal your waiters' tips!
  • Saxon waited, for she knew a fresh idea had struck Billy.
  • "I waited all afternoon and evening," he said.
  • The boy waited, and then interrupted the old man just as he himself had been interrupted.
  • He waited and waited.
  • The parish includes Broughton in Furness, Foxfield, Lower Hawthwaite, Broughton Mills and Woodland.
  • Wait and I'll getcha waiter.