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

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laundry list

In fact a laundry list of laundry terms could apply: folded, pressed, softened, agitated, pleated, creased, puckered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

His son’s medical expenses are never far from Harden’s mind, along with an ever-growing laundry list of concerns.

From Salon ● May 15, 2026

If the reader starts to feel pangs of resentment about this laundry list of expectations — well, we’re reminded that marriage is hard for a man too.

From Salon ● May 8, 2026

“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 ● Jan. 28, 2026

I know it sounds like I’m just throwing out a laundry list of things going wrong, but it’s beyond crazy.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell