wait noun

ADJ. endless, long We had a long wait to see the doctor. | short | agonizing, anxious, nerve-racking, nervous, worrying | frustrating | boring, tedious

VERB + WAIT face, have The accused faces an agonizing wait while the jury considers its verdict.

PREP. ~ for a short wait for an ambulance

PHRASES be worth the wait The dress was so beautiful when it arrived that it was well worth the wait.