100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "loiter"

Definition

Loiter (verb): To stand or wait around without apparent purpose or to linger idly in a place, often in a way that is considered suspicious or unwelcome.

Synonyms

• Hang around
• Linger
• Dawdle
• Hover
• Tarry
• Dally
• Waste time
• Amble

Antonyms

• Rush
• Depart
• Leave
• Move on
• Continue
• Advance
• Proceed

Examples

1. The kids decided to loiter outside the store after school, hoping to see their friends.
2. It’s not advisable to loiter in dark alleys at night.
3. She would often loiter in the library, enjoying the quiet atmosphere.
4. The group began to loiter around the park, chatting and laughing.
5. He was told not to loiter near the entrance of the building.
6. Customers are not allowed to loiter in the cafe after closing time.
7. They would loiter by the playground, reminiscing about their childhood.
8. The teens were caught loitering outside the mall security entrance.
9. I noticed someone loitering near my car, which made me feel uneasy.
10. To avoid suspicion, it's best not to loiter in areas where you're not welcomed.
11. She had a habit of loitering in front of the bookstore, browsing the new arrivals.
12. The police warned people not to loiter around the abandoned warehouse.
13. They would often loiter near the coffee shop, enjoying each other's company.
14. It's easy to loiter when you're waiting for a friend to arrive.
15. He was observed loitering near the school during lunch break.
16. We could see a group of teenagers loitering outside the movie theater.
17. She felt guilty for loitering instead of doing her homework.
18. The sign read: "No loitering, violators will be prosecuted."
19. He likes to loiter at the beach, watching the waves crash on the shore.
20. The security guard asked him to stop loitering and move along.
21. They often loitered at the bus stop, waiting for their ride home.
22. I try not to loiter in places where I might be asked to leave.
23. She caught him loitering by her window, which made her uncomfortable.
24. The students would loiter in the hallways after class, chatting.
25. He spent the afternoon loitering around the art gallery.
26. It's a bad habit to loiter instead of making productive use of your time.
27. The children were loitering in the backyard, playing games.
28. I saw him loitering near the entrance of the club all night.
29. The manager discouraged employees from loitering during work hours.
30. They were loitering at the train station, waiting for their train to arrive.
31. I noticed a few people loitering near the entrance of the park.
32. He was accused of loitering on private property.
33. The teenagers were caught loitering after curfew.
34. She often loiters at the corner of the street, watching the world go by.
35. The cat seemed to loiter around the garden, enjoying the sun.
36. It's never a good idea to loiter around places known for criminal activity.
37. They were seen loitering outside the concert venue for hours.
38. I prefer to keep moving rather than loitering in one spot.
39. The kids were loitering in front of the ice cream truck.
40. He had a tendency to loiter in front of the coffee shop, daydreaming.
41. The coach advised the players not to loiter after practice.
42. She caught him loitering around the office after hours.
43. They were just loitering around, not knowing what to do next.
44. It’s important not to loiter if you're in a busy public space.
45. He was loitering in the lobby, waiting for his appointment.
46. The crowd began to loiter as the event started to wind down.
47. I often find myself loitering in bookstores, looking for new reads.
48. The teacher asked the students not to loiter in the classroom after the bell.
49. He watched the people loitering outside the restaurant, waiting for a table.
50. They were loitering in the museum, drawn in by the exhibits.
51. I saw a person loiter at the bus stop, looking at their phone.
52. She felt bored while loitering around the house all day.
53. The council put up signs to discourage people from loitering in the park.
54. He managed to avoid loitering by keeping himself busy with tasks.
55. The kids were loitering by the swing set, waiting for their turn.
56. She noticed someone loitering near her car while she was shopping.
57. They were loitering at the corner, waiting for the light to change.
58. The dog seemed to loiter around the yard, sniffing the ground.
59. I prefer to walk briskly rather than loiter in crowded places.
60. The officer approached the group that was loitering outside the bar.
61. I felt uncomfortable loitering in a place where I didn't belong.
62. They were loitering at the fair, looking for something fun to do.
63. He would often loiter at the entrance of the park, watching the joggers.
64. The children were loitering on the sidewalk, waiting for their parents.
65. I saw a few people loitering by the fountain in the plaza.
66. It’s best to avoid loitering in areas that are known for trouble.
67. They were caught loitering near the closed amusement park.
68. She enjoyed loitering in front of the bakery, drawn in by the smells.
69. He was known for loitering at the local gaming shop.
70. The kids loved to loiter around the ice rink during winter.
71. I noticed a couple loitering by the entrance of the zoo.
72. The manager warned them against loitering in the store.
73. They were just loitering, waiting for their friend to arrive.
74. The cat likes to loiter on the porch, watching the birds.
75. She was caught loitering in front of the school after hours.
76. I often find myself loitering in the kitchen when I'm hungry.
77. The store's policy prohibits customers from loitering inside.
78. He was known to loiter in front of the coffee shop every morning.
79. The kids loved to loiter at the playground after school.
80. They were loitering around the entrance, looking for someone.
81. The stray dog would often loiter near the trash cans.
82. She felt awkward loitering alone in a crowded room.
83. The police were keeping an eye on those loitering outside the bar.
84. He decided to loiter at the bookstore instead of going home.
85. The group was loitering by the pool, enjoying the sunny day.
86. They were loitering at the bus stop, waiting for the next ride.
87. The teacher caught the students loitering in the hallway.
88. He had a habit of loitering near the entrance to the mall.
89. The couple was seen loitering by the riverside, lost in conversation.
90. She enjoyed loitering in the garden, admiring the flowers.
91. He was warned about loitering near the construction site.
92. The park was filled with people loitering on benches.
93. They were loitering around the festival, enjoying the music.
94. I caught him loitering by the vending machine during class.
95. The kids were loitering around the ice cream truck, excited for a treat.
96. I often find myself loitering in the kitchen, looking for snacks.
97. The group of friends enjoyed loitering around the campus.
98. She felt like she was loitering when she had nothing to do.
99. The signs clearly stated that loitering was not allowed.
100. They were loitering outside the concert venue, waiting for doors to open.