wish list

noun

: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of useful changes

Examples of wish list in a Sentence

That book is on my wish list.
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This set by nail artist Sarah Haidar is top of our wish list. Mica Ricketts, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024 This past Wednesday, the Fulton County Commission said the issue deserved a space on their legislative wish list. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days runs through Oct. 9 so break out your wish lists and check out our top finds. Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024 Melissa has been on the wish list for this show for quite a while. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wish list 

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wish list was in 1970

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“Wish list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish%20list. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

wish list

noun
: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of equipment for the school
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