shopping list

noun

: a list of items to be purchased
broadly : a list of related items
the biggest possible shopping list of budget cuts Leonard Silk

Examples of shopping list in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Colder weather is coming, so my Amazon shopping list is full of warm home essentials. Melony Forcier, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Experts were expecting similar discounts again this year, in addition to deals on items that may be on your holiday shopping list, including car gear, coffee makers and self-care items. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024 These also make a thoughtful gift for the book worm or tech-obsessed on your shopping list. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024 If not, put those on your shopping list and head over to your nearest MAC Store or counter. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shopping list 

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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shopping list was in 1852

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“Shopping list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20list. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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