bucket list

American  

noun

Informal.

1. a list of things a person wants to achieve or experience, as before reaching a certain age or dying.

   a bucket list for a terminally ill patient;

   What’s on your summer bucket list?

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bucket list British  

noun

1. informal a list of experiences one wants to have before one dies

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Etymology

Origin of bucket list

First recorded in 2005–10; from the idiom kick the bucket “to die”

Example Sentences

Bukele, a savvy communicator, tirelessly promotes his country as the new bucket list destination on social media.

From Barron's

You start planning the rest of your life: telling your spouse you may eventually become incapacitated; looking into long-term memory care; checking off as many bucket list items as you can.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And make sure you have room for fun things, whether it’s a bucket list or travel or hobbies.” he said.

From MarketWatch

Other items on her bucket list include making "Build a Bears" for her family members with a voice message from herself inside them, which she has already completed, and also having a birthday party.

From BBC

Japan logged 42.7 million arrivals last year, according to the transport ministry, topping 2024's record of nearly 37 million as the weak yen boosted the appeal of the "bucket list" destination.

From Barron's