lists

American  

[lists] / lɪsts /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. an enclosed arena for a tilting contest.

2. the barriers enclosing this arena.

3. any place or scene of combat, competition, controversy, etc.

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idioms

1. enter the lists, to involve oneself in a conflict or contest.

   to enter the lists against the protective tariff.

lists British  

/ lɪsts /

plural noun

1. history

   1. the enclosed field of combat at a tournament

   2. the barriers enclosing the field at a tournament

2. any arena or scene of conflict, controversy, etc

3. to engage in a conflict, controversy, etc

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Etymology

Origin of lists

1350–1400; Middle English listes, plural of liste list ²

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Example Sentences

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lists

We still have the “Most Powerful Women in Hollywood” lists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

Patients who are stuck in the E.R. should bring medication lists and be candid with staff about what they are experiencing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

For those of you wishing to pick individual Dividend Aristocrats, the table below lists those that are also recommended for purchase by at least two of the investment newsletters tracked by my performance-auditing firm.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Could this robot help cut gynae waiting lists?

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Elizebeth was alarmed when she saw these lists, because she knew that the Nazis would use them to ambush Allied ships, often by submarine.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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