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

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

The plan presented to Iranian leadership Tuesday broadly included a 30-day ceasefire and sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for a laundry list of U.S. demands, according to the Associated Press and other outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Every year the speechwriters tell themselves This time it’s not going to be a laundry list, only to realize by the end that it’s going to be a laundry list.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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