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loiterer

[ˈlɔɪtərər]

loiterer Definition

  • 1a person who lingers aimlessly in a public place
  • 2a person who habitually avoids work or responsibility

Using loiterer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loiterer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The park was full of loiterers, making it difficult to find a quiet spot.

  • Example

    The store owner asked the loiterer to leave the premises.

  • Example

    He was labeled as a loiterer by his boss for his lack of productivity at work.

loiterer Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for loiterer

Idioms Using loiterer

  • to take an unnecessarily long time to get somewhere

    Example

    We can't afford to loiter on the way if we want to make it to the concert on time.

  • to spend time idly or aimlessly in a particular place

    Example

    The teenagers were loitering about the park, looking for something to do.

  • to waste time idly or aimlessly

    Example

    He spent the entire day loitering away in front of the TV instead of doing his homework.

Phrases with loiterer

  • a person who makes a living by loitering in public places, often for entertainment or promotional purposes

    Example

    The professional loiterer was hired by the mall to attract customers to the new store.

  • the act of lingering in a public place with the intention of committing a crime or illegal activity

    Example

    The police arrested the suspect for loitering with intent to steal from the store.

  • a law or regulation that prohibits loitering in certain public places

    Example

    The city council passed a loitering ordinance to reduce crime in the downtown area.

Origins of loiterer

from Middle English 'loitren', meaning 'to stand around, idle' + '-er', denoting a person who does something

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Summary: loiterer in Brief

'Loiterer' [ˈlɔɪtərər] refers to a person who lingers aimlessly in a public place or habitually avoids work or responsibility. It is often used to describe people who are idle or unproductive, as in 'He was labeled as a loiterer by his boss.' The term extends into phrases like 'loitering with intent,' which denotes criminal activity, and idioms like 'loiter on the way,' which means to take an unnecessarily long time to get somewhere.