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

There are waiting lists to join teams, Henry says, but clubs aren't easily able to accommodate the demand.

From BBC

"There are so many barriers to access, and the waiting lists are unacceptable," said George.

From BBC

It lists more than 30 openings for the position of wiper.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lee lists the three “losers” as credit-card companies, the Federal Reserve and institutional buyers of mortgages.

From MarketWatch

“I actually love reading the lists of the ‘best’ and ‘worst.’

From MarketWatch

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• menu
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