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

Example Sentences

If anything proves the market value of seemingly worthless ephemera, Walker added, it’s fans clawing for printed set lists at the end of a concert.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond the day's dominant story, actors in the telecoms sector are looking ahead to a year with packed to-do lists, from network improvements to the growing capability of generative artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

But then four non‑union lists seen as more accommodating toward management joined forces to secure a majority.

From Barron's

“You came in with a relatively optimistic outlook for the year, and now investors are running into risk factors that weren’t necessarily at the top of their lists,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her spokesperson, Alicia Pierce, said the office hadn’t reviewed SAVE’s citizenship determination before sending lists to counties because it isn’t an investigative agency.

From Salon

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