Definitions:

1. A designated space where people sit or stand while waiting for an appointment, service, or event, commonly found in offices, airports, hospitals, restaurants, and transportation stations. NOUN
   • Passengers gathered in the waiting area before boarding the plane.
   • We sat in the waiting area while they finished preparing our room.
2. A room with seating where people can wait. NOUN
   • The clinic's waiting area was clean and well organized.

Synonyms:

• anteroom
• lobby
• lounge
• reception area