standbyer
Translation
standbyer, person on standby
Examples
The standbyer got the last seat on the plane.
The standbyer got the last seat on the plane.
Grammar Patterns
a standbyer There was one standbyer waiting for a ticket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: person on a waiting list
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'to stand by' (to be ready to act) + the agent suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a person who must 'stand by' the gate, waiting for a seat to become available.