Loiterer

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔɪtərər/

Definitions of loiterer

noun a person who loiters, especially one who hangs around a public place with no clear purpose

Example Sentences

A1 The loiterer was asked to leave the store.

A2 The security guard kept an eye on the loiterer outside the building.

B1 The loiterer was warned about trespassing on private property.

B2 The police officer approached the loiterer and asked for identification.

C1 The city council passed a law to address issues related to loiterers in public spaces.

C2 The neighborhood watch group worked together to discourage loiterers from hanging around the park.

Examples of loiterer in a Sentence

formal The security guard asked the loiterer to move along from the entrance of the building.

informal The loiterer was just hanging around outside the store, not buying anything.

slang That loiterer is always lurking around the park, looking suspicious.

figurative His mind was like a loiterer, wandering aimlessly without purpose.

Grammatical Forms of loiterer

• past tense: loitered
• plural: loiterers
• comparative: more loiterer
• superlative: most loiterer
• present tense: loiters
• future tense: will loiter
• perfect tense: has loitered
• continuous tense: is loitering
• singular: loiterer
• positive degree: loiterer
• infinitive: to loiter
• gerund: loitering
• participle: loitered

Origin and Evolution of loiterer

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'loiterer' originated from the Middle English word 'loitren' which meant to linger or be idle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loiterer' has come to be associated with someone who lingers or hangs around without a purpose, often implying laziness or suspicious behavior.