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

Clayton Kershaw isn’t thinking about returning to the Dodgers, but he is excited to tackle something on his bucket list: pitching for the U.S. in the WBC.

From Los Angeles Times

Hollywood star Luke Evans has revealed how appearing on Broadway was always on his "bucket list" as he prepares to make his debut in a cult classic musical.

From BBC

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

From BBC

He has also treated himself to a new car and is planning a bucket list holiday, while also considering buying a share of a racehorse to make going to the races "even more special".

From BBC

“It’s a bucket list thing for me,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times