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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On the top of their wish list: proper insurance coverage. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024 Each kid had the chance to provide a wish list for the holidays with gifts provided by the Wagner brothers. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024 The 1,547-page bill includes wants from both Democrats' and Republicans' wish lists. Avery Lotz, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 Industrial and business groups have sent Trump a rollbacks wish list of Biden administration regulations on pollution and other protections. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 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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