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Definition of loiterer

loiterer

/ˈlɔɪtərər/
loi · ter · er
Plural:loiterers
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loiterer Lexical Profile

loiterer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who stands, waits around, or lingers in a public place without any apparent purpose or business.

Example

"The shopkeeper installed brighter outdoor lighting to discourage any late-night loiterer from lingering near the entrance."

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• Rhymes for loiterer

• Nearby Words

loins
loire
loiter
loiterer
loll
lollapalooza
lollipop

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'loiter' (Middle English 'loitren', likely from Middle Dutch 'loteren', meaning to wag about or dawdle) plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loiterer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loiterer
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