alist

[ uh-list ]

adjectiveNautical.(of a vessel)
  1. inclined to one side; heeling or listing.

Origin of alist

1

Other definitions for A list (2 of 2)

A list

noun
  1. a group of desirable or admired people who are welcomed especially in social and professional situations: Hollywood's A list turned out for the Oscars.

adjective
  1. Also A-list . pertaining to or being in an A list; prominent.

Origin of A list

2
First recorded in 1930–35

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British Dictionary definitions for A list

A list

noun
  1. : Compare B list

    • the most socially desirable category

    • (as modifier): an A-list event

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