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1list Listen to audio/ˈlɪst/ noun
plural lists
[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.
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