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

Coogler's rapid ascent onto Hollywood's A list was hardly likely back when he was intending to major in chemistry at college.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

A list of all the researchers involved in this study and their institutional affiliations can be found here.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

A list of the world’s most misunderstood creatures includes sharks, bats and us—at least when we talk about our careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

A list of work-study-eligible jobs is provided to the student.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

A list of all the people that Trujillo wanted to see there had been published in the local paper.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez