List

/lɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A series of items written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other.

She made a grocery list before going to the store.

A database of items or names, often for reference or organization.

The phone list at the office includes all employee contact information.

An ordered or sequential arrangement of items.

He maintained a list of his favorite books on his website.

verb

To make a list of; to itemize.

Please list all the countries you have visited.

To register or record (something) in a specified manner.

The house is listed for sale at a competitive price.

To cause (a ship) to lean to one side.

The ship began to list when it encountered heavy waves.

Middle English: from Old French liste, from Italian lista ‘strip, strip of cloth’.

to be at the top of the list

to be the most important or prioritized item.

hit list

a list of people or things that someone intends to deal with.

bucket list

a list of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to accomplish during their lifetime.

shopping list

a list of items to be purchased.

waitlist

a list of people waiting for a service, item, or admission.

listing

The act of making a list.

listicle

An article structured as a list.

listless

Lacking energy or enthusiasm.

To list something online.

I need to list my old games on eBay.

To be in someone's good graces.

He's definitely on the boss's good list after that presentation.