plural noun
Groups of words, names, or things written or saved together.
These lists help me organize my work.
The lists are saved on my phone.
American English
How to pronounce lists
noun · verbA1Very common word
LIHSTS
/lɪsts/
One syllable.
Form of list
Lists is both a plural noun and the third-person singular form of list.
Groups of words, names, or things written or saved together.
What to listen for
In natural connected speech, the /t/ in “lists” may disappear, so you may hear /lɪs/. When you say the word clearly, use /lɪsts/.
Meanings & examples
plural noun
Official groups of people or things chosen, accepted, ranked, or available for a particular purpose.
The lists of approved vendors are online.
Her name appears on several lists of finalists.
third-person singular verb
Writes or says items one after another as a group.
She lists the ingredients on the package.
The report lists three reasons for the change.
third-person singular verb
Advertises a home, car, or product publicly because it is for sale.
He lists his apartment for sale online.
The company lists new products on its website.
Useful expressions
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.