loi
ter
Third Person
loiters
Present Participle
loitering
Past Tense
loitered
Past Participle
loitered
1
to move without urgency, often in a casual or relaxed manner
- He loitered through the crowded streets, taking his time to admire the buildings and shop displays.
- The children loitered along the path, dragging their feet as they returned home after school.
- We loitered in the park, walking slowly under the shade of the trees, enjoying the cool breeze.
- The couple loitered by the riverbank, slowly making their way down the trail while chatting and enjoying the scenery.
- As the sun began to set, they loitered through the gardens, savoring the last moments of daylight.
2
to stand around in a public place without an apparent or clear purpose
- A group of teenagers tended to loiter near the entrance of the mall with no intention of shopping.
- The security guard asked the individuals to leave as they continued to loiter in the parking lot.
- Local residents often complain about people who loiter outside their homes
- After finishing his work shift, James would often loiter in the nearby park, enjoying the fresh air and relaxation.
- The police officer approached the individuals who seemed to loiter near the subway station.