laundry list

American  

noun

Informal.

1. a lengthy, especially random list of items.

   a laundry list of hoped-for presents; a laundry list of someone's crimes.

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laundry list British  

noun

1. a list of items perceived as being long

   a laundry list of complaints

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Etymology

Origin of laundry list

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Hanna grew up in St. Louis and attended Amherst College, graduating with a degree in English Literature and a laundry list of sports injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ahead of Ken’s 65th birthday, the El Segundo-based toy giant shared a laundry list of niche biographical details about the doll, including his official “birthday” — March 11, 1961, making him a Pisces — as well as his relationship history with Barbie.

From Los Angeles Times

“When you think about the laundry list of things we have to worry about,” said Hackett at Nationwide, “all these things would drive a flight to safety” in the past.

From MarketWatch

Nvidia’s press release featured a laundry list of endorsements.

From MarketWatch

Judging by the laundry list of musicians who flocked to the Hotel Cafe in those early years, his hunch was spot-on.

From Los Angeles Times