v.
Pronunciation: ' lo ̇ i-t ə r
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 14th century
1 : to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : DAWDLE
2 a : to remain in an area for no obvious reason b : to lag behind
synonyms see DELAY
– loiter noun
– loi · ter · er \ -t ə r- ə r \ noun