waking

2 definitions • 3 examples

the moment when you wake:

For a moment, between waking and sleeping, he couldn't understand where he was.

used to refer to a period of time or an experience during which you are awake:

Children are in school for 15 percent of their waking hours/life between birth and the age of 16.

She seems to spend every waking moment/minute/hour (= all her available time) at the piano.