list

list · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively.

  2. 2.

    An arena for tilting matches (historical).

  3. 3.

    Make a list of; enumerate.

  4. 4.

    Include or enter in a list.

  5. 5.

    (Of a ship) lean to one side.

Forms

plural: lists

Phrases & expressions

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    on the list — Included among those being considered.
  • •
    top of the list — First priority.
  • •
    hit list — A list of targets, especially for revenge.
  • •
    wish list — A list of desired items.
  • •
    mailing list — A collection of email addresses.
  • •
    waiting list — A list of people waiting for something.
  • •
    short list — A reduced list of final candidates.
  • •
    black list — A list of banned or undesirable people.

Related words

See also: catalogue, enumerate, inventory, listing, register
Synonyms: catalogue, inventory, register, roster

Etymology

The noun meaning "catalogue" is from French liste ("strip of paper, list"), from Italian lista, from Germanic origin (compare Old High German lista "strip, border"). The verb meaning "to tilt" is from Old English hlystan ("to listen, hear").