American English
/lɪst̚/
One syllable.
A group of words, names, or things written or saved together.
Practice out loudA group of words, names, or things written or saved together.
I made a list of things to buy.
Her name is on the guest list.
make a list · shopping list · guest list · price list
a/the list of + plural noun
make/write/check + a list
An official group of people or things chosen, accepted, ranked, or available for a particular purpose.
Only five names are on the final list.
We are still on the waiting list.
waiting list · mailing list · list of finalists · list of available options
be on the list
the list of + noun
To write or say items one after another as a group.
Please list your reasons below.
The guide lists the steps in order.
list the reasons · list the benefits · list the steps · list the names
list + noun
list + noun + in order
To advertise a home, car, or product publicly because you want to sell it.
They listed their house for sale last week.
She listed the car online.
list a house · list a property · list a product · list online
list + object + for sale
list + object + online
A list of tasks you need to complete.
I wrote my to-do list before breakfast.
A list of things you plan to buy.
I left my shopping list at home.
A list of people waiting for a place, service, or opportunity.
There are twenty people on the waiting list.