noun
- the act of standing or waiting around in a public place without apparent purpose, especially in a way that may be considered suspicious or unwelcome
Usage: often used in legal contexts
Examples
- The security guard asked the teenagers to stop their loitering near the store entrance.
- Signs posted around the mall prohibited loitering after closing hours.
- The police officer warned them that loitering in the parking lot was not allowed.
- Local businesses complained about loitering affecting their customers.
- The city passed an ordinance against loitering in public parks after midnight.
- Students were caught loitering in the hallways during class time.