[count] 1 : a series of names, words, numbers, etc., that are usually written down with each new one appearing below the previous one
▪ a long/short list of names ▪ the first/last name on the list = the name at the top/bottom of the list ▪ Make a list of the ingredients you need to bake the cake. ▪ draw up a list ▪ I wrote a list of the books I've most enjoyed. ▪ a growing list of volunteers ▪ a grocery list [=a list of groceries to be bought] ▪ The restaurant has an extensive wine list. [=a list of the wines that are available in a restaurant] ▪ Her first novel was on the best-seller list for two months. [=the list of books that are selling the most copies] ▪ We were included in the guest list. [=the list of people who are invited to something, such as a party] ▪ I have a long list of things to do. = I have a long to-do list. ▪ High on my list (of things to do) is getting the car fixed. ▪ I like all of his books, but this one is at the top of the list. [=this is the best one] — see also checklist, dean's list, disabled list, hit list, laundry list, mailing list, shopping list, short list, waiting list, wish list 2 US, informal : list price
▪ The car sells for a list of $30,000.
▪ a long/short list of names ▪ the first/last name on the list = the name at the top/bottom of the list ▪ Make a list of the ingredients you need to bake the cake. ▪ draw up a list ▪ I wrote a list of the books I've most enjoyed. ▪ a growing list of volunteers ▪ a grocery list [=a list of groceries to be bought] ▪ The restaurant has an extensive wine list. [=a list of the wines that are available in a restaurant] ▪ Her first novel was on the best-seller list for two months. [=the list of books that are selling the most copies] ▪ We were included in the guest list. [=the list of people who are invited to something, such as a party] ▪ I have a long list of things to do. = I have a long to-do list. ▪ High on my list (of things to do) is getting the car fixed. ▪ I like all of his books, but this one is at the top of the list. [=this is the best one] — see also checklist, dean's list, disabled list, hit list, laundry list, mailing list, shopping list, short list, waiting list, wish list
▪ The car sells for a list of $30,000.
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