Waiting List (Noun)
Meaning
A roster of those waiting to obtain something.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- After applying to the university, her name was put on the waiting list for a month before she received an acceptance letter.
- The new iPhone model has a massive waiting list, and the company is working to meet the high demand.
- There's a waiting list for the house because so many people want to move into the neighborhood.
- His application was successful, but due to limited funding, he was placed on a waiting list for the scholarship.
- Prospective parents often put their child's name on a waiting list for a popular preschool up to a year in advance.