Meaning & Definition of word "List"

List

/lɪst/

1. A series of items written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other.
- Example: She made a grocery list before going to the store.
2. A database of items or names, often for reference or organization.
- Example: The phone list at the office includes all employee contact information.
3. An ordered or sequential arrangement of items.
- Example: He maintained a list of his favorite books on his website.

1. To make a list of; to itemize.
- Example: Please list all the countries you have visited.
2. To register or record (something) in a specified manner.
- Example: The house is listed for sale at a competitive price.
3. To cause (a ship) to lean to one side.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To list something online.

● Example Sentence: I need to list my old games on eBay.

Meaning: To be in someone's good graces.

● Example Sentence: He's definitely on the boss's good list after that presentation.