Definition of Loitering

waiting in a place with no real purpose, especially when illegal

Examples of Loitering in a sentence

The ‘No Loitering’ sign was placed in the parking lot to stop teenage kids from hanging around outside the building.  🔊

Because the city has an ordinance that makes loitering illegal, it is hard for the homeless beggars to find a place to wait and solicit money.  🔊

Loitering isn’t allowed in front of most downtown businesses, so the people idling in front of the shops will be asked to leave.  🔊

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