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waiting list
noun
: a list or roster of those waiting (as for admission to an organization or institution)
Examples of waiting list in a Sentence
I'll put your name on the waiting list.
Recent Examples on the Web
These butterflies are still on the candidate waiting list.
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2024
The pets have been popular, and certain counties have even had to create waiting lists for seniors who want the pets.
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Dr. Sejal Parekh, ABC News, 15 June 2024
The autism center currently serves about 60 children from ages 3-21 and has a waiting list, Wolfe said.
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Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
After spending a total of 297 in the hospital since December 2020, MacKenzie is now on the heart transplant waiting list.
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1892, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Waiting list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waiting%20list. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
waiting list
noun
: a list containing names of people who are waiting (as for admission to an organization or school)
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