bucket list

noun

: a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying

Examples of bucket list in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Known for its stunning turquoise waters and dramatic red rock formations, Havasupai, which is part of the Grand Canyon National Park, has been a bucket list destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, drawing thousands to register for its reservation lottery each year. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 26 Aug. 2024 If the place at the top of your bucket list has gone viral, go at off-peak times to avoid the inevitable queues. Layla Quaedvlieg, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2024 The movie reportedly centers around a canine’s ballsack bucket list. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024 Rally Pickleball has social meetup events with a little paddling in between. Go deeper: Need more ideas for your Charlotte bucket list? Brianna Crane, Axios, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bucket list 

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Word History

Etymology

from the phrase kick the bucket (to die)

First Known Use

2006, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bucket list was in 2006

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“Bucket list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bucket%20list. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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