1. A room where people wait before being seen by a doctor, dentist, or other professional
The waiting room at the doctor's office was full of patients.
A sala de espera do consultório do médico estava cheia de pacientes.
2. A room at a transport station (airport, train station, etc.) where passengers wait before departure
We waited in the departure lounge, which is similar to a waiting room at the airport.
Esperamos na sala de espera do aeroporto antes de embarcar.
3. A transitional state or period of anticipation
The team felt like they were in a waiting room, expecting news about the playoff results.
O time sentia-se em uma sala de espera, aguardando notícias sobre os resultados dos playoffs.