A list

American  

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.

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adjective

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

A list British  

noun

1. Compare B list

   1. the most socially desirable category

   2. ( as modifier )

      an A-list event

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Etymology

Origin of A list

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights set a deadline Tuesday that sounds much like two earlier deadlines, giving San José State University 10 days to comply with a list of athletics-related demands or face enforcement action, including the termination of the university’s federal funding.

From Los Angeles Times

Executive Chairman Jeffrey Mezger said recent geopolitical tensions are adding to a list of worries for potential buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Someone dies, and then their friends and family, appropriately dressed in black, gather in a stately room while an elderly lawyer reads a list of who gets what.

From Salon

When he visited the campus in 2006, he came across a list of the top 50 alumni—and he wasn’t on it.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’ve compiled a list of social clubs and community spaces that I think you’ll enjoy.

From Los Angeles Times